Starlink secures license to launch first gateway stations in Vietnam
VOV.VN - Vietnam has authorised the deployment of the first four Starlink gateway stations, marking a significant step toward launching low-Earth orbit satellite internet services in the country.
According to the Radio Frequency Department under the Ministry of Science and Technology, a license has been granted to Starlink Services Vietnam to use radio frequencies and install equipment for four satellite gateway stations operating on the E and Ka bands.
Ground gateway stations serve as critical infrastructure linking satellite networks with high-speed terrestrial fiber-optic systems. They help convert signals, reduce latency, enhance data security, and manage traffic to ensure stable connectivity.
The four approved locations are Lien Chieu ward in Da Nang; Binh Nguyen commune in Phu Tho province; and Tang Nhon Phu ward and Tan Thuan ward – both in Ho Chi Minh City.
Authorities require Starlink Services Vietnam to ensure that frequency usage does not cause harmful interference to licensed radio systems in Vietnam, particularly those serving national security and defence purposes. In case of interference, operations must be suspended until the issue is resolved.
The Department also noted that frequency coordination among non-geostationary satellite systems must comply with regulations of the International Telecommunication Union.
Earlier, the Ministry of Science and Technology granted Starlink Services Vietnam a license to provide fixed satellite telecommunications services with network infrastructure.
Developed by SpaceX, Starlink is a low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet system currently operating more than 6,700 satellites at an altitude of approximately 550 km. The service is available in over 125 countries and territories, serving around five million users globally.
Once commercial deployment is completed, Vietnam will become the fifth Southeast Asian country to host Starlink services, following the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia and Timor-Leste.
SpaceX’s Starlink licensed to provide satellite internet services in Vietnam
VOV.VN - SpaceX’s Starlink has been licensed to provide satellite internet services in Vietnam, marking the company’s formal market entry through a locally incorporated subsidiary, according to official business registration records.
