Venezuela formally authorizes Starlink — general license plus seven Ku-band concessions
Venezuela has formally authorized SpaceX's Starlink — local regulator Conatel reportedly approved a general license and seven Ku-band concessions, another sign Musk's satellite business is gaining a legal footing market by market.
Reuters reports that Venezuela's president has authorized SpaceX's Starlink to operate in the country, extending Musk's satellite-internet footprint in South America.
Local reports say regulator Conatel's board approved a general license and seven general Ku-band concessions for SpaceX's local entity; outlets differ on whether the vote came Thursday or Friday. Temporary permits had come earlier, after a June earthquake damaged terrestrial networks.
Still undisclosed: when sign-ups begin, what plans will cost, and how the seven Ku-band concessions translate into capacity and coverage. For Tesla shareholders this is peripheral to the core business, but it shows how quickly the Musk ecosystem's Starlink rollout is advancing.
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