Starlink Won’t Interfere in Local Internet Business, Says PM

Recently, ads have been promoting Starlink’s internet in Belize for as low as twenty-nine dollars a month. But what does this mean for local internet providers? The PM reassures that local businesses shouldn’t worry because Starlink will only be available in the most remote areas of Belize.

 

Prime Minister John Briceño

“We have to protect Belize first and when you look at Starlink, you’re dealing with the wealthiest man in the world. And so he can come here and give it away and drive everybody out of business and then increase the prices. What the P.U.C. has done, I’ve been informed, they have agreed that Starlink could operate, but only operate in areas where there is no access. Because there are certain areas where there is no access for, for internet.  And we want to make it accessible to everybody. So that’s what the position of the PUC.”