Starlink gets Vietnam license to provide satellite internet service
Synopsis
Vietnam has issued a license to Starlink, the satellite internet division of SpaceX, permitting it to operate in the country under telecommunications regulations. The service will provide broadband using low-Earth orbit satellites that transmit signals directly to ground terminals. Authorities approved the application after regulatory review. Starlink’s entry introduces a satellite-based internet provider to Vietnam’s market, with services expected to support connectivity in rural and hard-to-reach areas. Officials have not announced a specific date for commercial rollout of the service.
Vietnam has approved a license for Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, to operate in the country. The authorisation enables broadband delivery through low-Earth orbit satellites in accordance with national telecommunications regulations. The move expands connectivity options, particularly in remote areas. No timeline for commercial service has been disclosed.
Key Highlights
- Vietnam licensed Starlink to provide satellite broadband internet services nationwide.
- Approval granted by Ministry of Information and Communications under telecom regulations.
- Service uses low-Earth orbit satellites to deliver high-speed internet access.
- No official commercial launch date in Vietnam has been announced.
Vietnam has licensed Starlink, the satellite broadband division of SpaceX, to offer internet services in the country.
The license was granted by the Ministry of Information and Communications in Vietnam under the telecommunications laws of the country. The license gives Starlink the right to provide internet services through its network of satellites in low-Earth orbit, which also broadcast broadband signals directly to ground terminals at the user level.
The system by Starlink is based on satellites that are placed lower than the usual communications satellites. The design minimises the signal delay and allows high internet connection speeds. The service will enhance access in regions with limited fixed-line or mobile infrastructure, such as rural, mountainous and island areas.
The move introduces a satellite-based operator in the Vietnamese broadband market as the nation struggles to extend its countrywide connectivity. The official statements and media reports suggest that authorities had to review the application of the company and give approval.
Starlink is a company that has international operations. It has been extending its reach to Asia and other regions. SpaceX, the aerospace company started by Elon Musk, created the company to offer the internet with the help of a large network of satellites.
The commencement of commercial operations in Vietnam has not been declared as yet. Additional regulatory procedures can be enforced prior to the commencement of services.
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Pooja Malik is a business journalist with over six years of experience covering startups, entrepreneurship, and emerging trends. She has previously worked with leading media platforms such as YourStory Media and BW BusinessWorld, where she reported on business, policy, and market developments. Currently, she serves as Editor at The Inspirepreneur Magazine, where she writes and edits stories across business, lifestyle, and travel, with a focus on clarity, accuracy, and reader relevance.
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