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SpaceX– STARLINK appoints Singer as Authorized Retailer in Sri Lanka
The Island
|August 07, 2025
US based SpaceX has appointed Singer Sri Lanka, the nation’s leading consumer electronics and home appliances retailer, as the authorized retailer of Starlink in Sri Lanka. This announcement marks a significant step in revolutionizing internet accessibility across the country, especially in regions historically underserved by traditional connectivity solutions.
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Starlink, developed by global aerospace innovator SpaceX, is a high-performance satellite internet system designed to deliver fast, reliable and truly unlimited internet access to users anywhere in the world. By utilizing a vast constellation of low-Earth orbit satellites, Starlink bypasses the limitations of ground-based infrastructure and provides a seamless digital experience even in remote locations. The availability of this tech
This story is from the August 07, 2025 edition of The Island.
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