Vietnam has granted SpaceX approval to trial its Starlink satellite internet service in the country. The trial period will run until the end of 2030 with no restrictions on foreign ownership; however, the project must comply with national defense and security regulations.
According to the government, during the trial, subscriber numbers will be capped at 600,000. The Ministry of National Defense, the Ministry of Public Security, and the Ministry of Science and Technology have been tasked with overseeing the implementation of the project.
Starlink's permitted services in Vietnam will include fixed satellite internet access and private leased channel services for mobile receiving and transmitting stations. Additionally, mobile satellite services offering internet access at sea and on airplanes will also be available.
The satellite internet provider is currently operational in over 120 markets globally. Starlink previously conducted a test at an expo in Hoa Lac, Hanoi, in October 2023, where the recorded internet speed reached approximately 200 Mbps.
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