US EditionIn third South Asia launch, Starlink now in Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA, JUL 2 – Starlink aims to bridge Sri Lanka's digital divide by offering satellite broadband with speeds up to 220 Mbps, following regulatory approval in August 2024.
- SpaceX's Starlink officially launched its satellite internet service in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, marking its third South Asian market entry.
- In August 2024, Sri Lanka authorized Starlink to operate for a period of five years, following the company’s prior expansions into Bhutan and Bangladesh as part of its regional rollout.
- Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency internet via a constellation of over 6,750 low-Earth orbit satellites, serving more than 125 countries globally.
- Elon Musk announced on social media X, "Starlink now available in Sri Lanka!", with residential plan prices ranging between 3,430 and 4,280 LKR per month and hardware costing 17,185 to 33,685 LKR.
- The launch suggests growing regional connectivity, while Starlink continues regulatory approvals in neighboring countries like India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan.
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Starlink Launches in Sri Lanka, Expands South Asian Footprint
Colombo — Starlink, the satellite internet service by SpaceX, has officially launched in Sri Lanka, marking its third entry into the South Asian market after Bhutan and Bangladesh. The announcement was made by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk via X (formerly Twitter). The launch follows months of regional engagement, including meetings between Starlink’s India executive Parnil Urdhwareshe and Sri Lankan presidential adviser Ruwan Wijewardene. Urdhwareshe ha…
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