Starlink Satellite Internet Service by Elon Musk's SpaceX to Begin Trials in Vietnam

The Vietnamese government has

SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, to its Starlink in Vietnam. This trial will offer satellite-based internet to users across the country. ​

The pilot program includes two main services: fixed satellite services, providing internet access and

for mobile stations, and mobile satellite services, offering internet access on and aircraft. The trial is set to run until the end of 2030, with a maximum of 600,000 subscribers. ​

SpaceX is required to

Vietnamese regulations, ensuring national security and collaborating with local enterprises for equipment distribution and infrastructure development. Vietnamese internet providers have expressed minimal concern about competition, noting that Starlink's primary audience may be in remote areas lacking traditional internet infrastructure.