Musk’s Starlink Inches Closer to Yemen License, Official Says
- Agreement could take government another month to finalize
- Unsanctioned use of Starlink terminals is rampant in Yemen
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The internationally recognized government of Yemen is nearing a licensing deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite internet service to the war-torn country, according to a senior government official.
The Yemeni official, who asked not to be identified because he wasn’t authorized to discuss the negotiations, said the government was finalizing the license — although it could take another month to complete. If the deal works out, Yemen would join countries like Israel and Jordan who are among very few to have approved the use of Starlink in the Middle East.