“Vietnam will allow Elon Musk’s Starlink to provide satellite internet services in the country for a pilot period of five years, with a maximum of 600,000 subscribers, after the government pushed through regulatory changes.

The decision paves the way for SpaceX to invest on a trial basis in telecommunications services using low-orbit satellite technology until Jan. 1 2031, according to a government statement.

There will be no restrictions on foreign ownership and the business will be ‘based on principles that ensure national defense and security,’ the statement said.

It will also allow for internet access at sea and on airplanes, which opens up potential for inflight WiFi on Vietnamese airlines.”

From Bloomberg.