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Venezuela authorizes Musk's Starlink satellite internet
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Fusion42 · 11 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
Venezuela's National Telecommunications Commission has officially authorized SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service to operate nationwide, lifting a ban that was enforced under former president Nicolas Maduro. The authorization follows Maduro's removal in 2026 and resolves previous regulatory and US sanctions barriers to Starlink's operation in the country.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity, and 2 sources have reported it between 10 Oct 2026 and 11 Oct 2026.
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You can now provide satellite internet in Venezuela without regulatory barriers or US sanctions blocking service. This opens customer and infrastructure opportunities in a previously restricted market.
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2 sources · first reported 10 Oct 2026 · latest 11 Oct 2026
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