Venezuela authorizes Starlink to operate nationwide
Venezuela's government authorized SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service to operate in the country, and the telecom regulator granted a general license and seven Ku-band concessions.
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Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez authorized Starlink to operate in the country as part of an agreement with SpaceX, the government said on October 9, according to CNA, which carried a Reuters report.
TeslaNorth reported that Venezuela's telecom regulator, Conatel, said its board approved a general license and seven Ku-band spectrum concessions for SpaceX's local entity, authorizing Starlink internet service throughout the country.
According to TeslaNorth, Conatel linked the approval to temporary permits issued after a major earthquake on June 24, 2026, damaged networks in La Guaira state. The regulator did not say when sign-ups would start or what service would cost.