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on Wednesday, an agreement that could dramatically boost connectivity for the war-torn country where millions suffer after years of bloody civil war and Iran-backed Houthi rebels continue to disrupt global trade by attacking ships in the Red Sea.A senior government official, who was not named as he did not have permission to discuss the negotiations, said the Yemen i government is now in the process of finalizing a licensing agreement with SpaceX, Starlink ’s parent firm.
The deal, which would grant access to Starlink’s large network of satellites that orbit Earth and beam high-speed internet down to the surface, could still take around a month to complete, the Yemeni official said. If finalized, the deal has the potential to transform connectivity in Yemen, which has been wracked by years of brutal civil war that has helped the country rank among the worst in the world in terms of internet
It would also mark a victory for Yemen’s Saudi-backed and UN-recognized government over the Houthi rebels it has fought for years, who control much of the country and have exploited their control over telecommunications networks to solidify their position and suppressBut Isn’t Starlink Already Operating In Yemen?
The deal would make Yemen one of the few countries officially licensed to tap into Starlink’s satellite network in the Middle East, joining the likes of, reports and comments from various government officials and lawmakers, including in the U.S., have revealed a sprawling black market for Starlink’s technology. This includes use by criminals and military groups — many enemies of the U.S.
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