What does GoB Think About Starlink in Belize?

Starlink is the hot new way to get online, especially if you live in a remote area. Most countries in this region have already jumped on board with Starlink’s satellite internet service, but Belize is still holding out. The Public Utilities Commission is currently reviewing Starlink’s application, making Belize one of the few countries in this part of the world that hasn’t given the green light yet. Today, Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Francis Fonseca, mentioned that Cabinet has had some brief discussions about it. However, they need more detailed information before they can make a final decision.

 

Francis Fonseca, Minister of Foreign Affairs & Foreign Trade

“We’re going to get a proper presentation from the PUC and other from the ministry, from the Public Utilities Commission as well. We can have a better understanding of the issue, uh, but then we can, you know, provide some sort of recommendation, um, so, you know, with technology, of course, we want to protect our interests in Belize, we want to protect our company, uh, BTL,  um, but as you all know, with technology, um, you know, in a sense, it’s inevitable that these things happen, um, um, so, you know, it’s something we’re looking at, um. But I think we need, once we get that presentation, we’ll be in a better position to, to speak on the issue.”

 

Stay tuned, because this could be a game-changer for internet access in Belize.