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Lebanon Approves Starlink to Boost Internet Access

9/12/2025

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Lebanon has approved Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, to enhance nationwide coverage.
After six months of negotiations, the Lebanese cabinet issued a license, with initial services priced at $100 per month for businesses.
Starlink aims to address Lebanon's internet challenges, including frequent power cuts and unstable telecom services.
The service is already active in parts of the Middle East, such as Qatar and Oman.
Musk showed interest in Lebanon's telecom sector during a June call with President Joseph Aoun.

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Lebanon has approved Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, to enhance nationwide coverage.
After six months of negotiations, the Lebanese cabinet issued a license, with initial services priced at $100 per month for businesses.
Starlink aims to address Lebanon's internet challenges, including frequent power cuts and unstable telecom services.
The service is already active in parts of the Middle East, such as Qatar and Oman.
Musk showed interest in Lebanon's telecom sector during a June call with President Joseph Aoun.