Starlink not yet authorized to take pre-orders, says PTA

Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) made an announcement informing the general public that satellite broadband provider Starlink has neither applied for nor obtained any license from PTA to operate and provide internet services in Pakistan.

In light of that, the general public is advised to refrain from engaging in any pre-booking orders being placed on Starlink or any of its associated websites. The directions came in the wake of reports that Starlink, through its website, is asking intended subscribers to pay a deposit of USD 99 (refundable) as a pre-order for equipment/services.

PTA has already taken up the matter with Starlink to stop taking pre-order bookings from intended consumers with immediate effect as the Company has not been granted any license for the provision of internet services in Pakistan.