The registration process for Starlink, a Satellite Internet service operated by Spacex, is underway in Pakistan, according to a statement from the Telecommunications Authority (PTA) of Pakistan (PTA) on Tuesday.
This development follows a meeting between the president of the PTA Mayor General (R) Hafeezur Rehman and the Starlink team at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain.
The discussion focused on improving affordable broadband access, particularly in unattended regions, in an attempt to close the digital division and accelerate digital transformation throughout Pakistan.
“The discussion focused on improving affordable broadband access, particularly in unattended areas, to close the digital division and accelerate digital transformation,” said the PTA statement.
During the meeting, the president of the PTA reaffirmed the commitment of the authority to promote innovation and allow emerging technologies for national connectivity.
He also confirmed that the Starlink registration is in process with the country’s satellite regulatory body, a necessary step for the PTA to grant a license for satellite -based Internet services.
Starlink, which provides high -speed Internet access to remote regions worldwide, shared ideas about its satellite -based Internet solutions and its potential impact on the remote areas of Pakistan. Both parties discussed regulatory frameworks and strategies for the integration of services without problems.
Earlier this year, technological billionaire Elon Musk announced that Starlink had requested to launch his services in Pakistan and expected government approval.
The Permanent Committee for Information Technology and Telecommunications has ordered the PTA to accelerate the process to ensure that Starlink services are introduced into the country as soon as possible.
In 2022, Starlink approached Pakistan with plans to provide satellite -based Internet services, but issues with the regulatory authority of the Pakistan space are still under review. Until the license agreement is finalized, Starlink services cannot be offered in Pakistan.
The PTA continues to work to finish the regulatory process to bring Starlink services to the country, in line with efforts to improve Pakistan digital infrastructure.
