Venezuela's telecommunications regulator, Conatel, has formally authorized Starlink to operate in the country, granting SpaceX VZ, S.C.A. a general authorization along with seven concessions in the Ku band.

Conatel noted the move follows technical cooperation during the June 2026 earthquake emergency, when Starlink tested device-to-device messaging and satellite capacity in affected areas.

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