The Argentine government has officially authorized Starlink, Amazon, and OneWeb to provide satellite internet services.
This decision, documented in the Official Gazette through four resolutions, follows a deregulation decree from December 29th, enabling these advancements.
Led by Juan Martín Ozores, the National Communications Agency (Enacom) has permitted Starlink, Elon Musk’s 2015 initiative under SpaceX, to operate.
Project Kuiper by Amazon’s Jeff Bezos and the British firm OneWeb have also gained rights to deliver services in specific satellite frequency segments.
Enacom’s goal is to foster an environment that ensures legal certainty for investments, competition, and quality service delivery in telecommunications.
This move marks a significant step in enhancing Argentina’s digital infrastructure.
Starlink plans to start its operations in Argentina during the second quarter, as announced by the president shortly after his December 10th inauguration.
The public engagement between Musk and the Argentine president underscores Musk’s support for the political shift towards La Libertad Avanza.
Legislation including measures for autonomous vehicles, akin to Musk’s Tesla, faced challenges in parliament.
However, Musk’s interest in Argentina spans beyond politics to its vital lithium reserves, underlining his multifaceted engagement with the country.
Argentina’s initiative signals openness to global tech firms, aiming to modernize telecom, expand internet access, and boost the digital economy.