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Elon Musk's Starlink eyes direct-to-device satellite internet trials in Malaysia

Malaysia Times desk Original: New Straits Times 7/30 16:49 X
Elon Musk's Starlink eyes direct-to-device satellite internet trials in Malaysia
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CYBERJAYA: Telecommunications giant Starlink is looking to conduct trials of its direct-to-device, or direct-to-cell, satellite internet technology in Malaysia.

From the original report

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said this could potentially expand internet access to areas without telecommunications towers, particularly in sparsely populated locations.

"Representatives from Starlink recently met with me to brief me on a service they intend to trial in Malaysia on a pilot basis, namely direct-to-device, or direct-to-cell, technology.

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New Straits Times
Originally published
Jul 30, 2026
Updated here
Aug 15, 2026
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