Sri Lanka's State Minister of Technology, Kanaka Herath, announced today that the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has given preliminary approval for Starlink to offer satellite-based internet services in the country. This decision follows a comprehensive public consultation process.

According to the President's Media Division, the specifics of the public consultation will be made available tomorrow.

Starlink, renowned as the world's first and largest satellite constellation, operates in low Earth orbit, offering broadband internet capable of supporting various online activities such as streaming, gaming, and video calls. With its cutting-edge satellites and user hardware, coupled with extensive experience in spacecraft and on-orbit operations, Starlink aims to provide high-speed, low-latency internet to users across the globe.