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UAE grants Starlink 10-year licence for satellite internet services

28 August 2026 · By · Wire by Fusion42

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28 August 2026

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technology

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Telecom & Connectivity

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UAE

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Fusion42 · 28 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

The UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority has granted Starlink a 10-year licence to provide satellite internet services covering individuals, businesses, government, maritime, and aviation sectors, adding a satellite layer to the country's digital infrastructure.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Telecom & Connectivity.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

The UAE’s formal 10-year licence for Starlink opens direct access to its digitally advanced market beyond traditional telecoms, creating urgent opportunities for satellite network integrators and disruption for terrestrial-only service providers.

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