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Starlink, a satellite internet service provider owned by the US space company SpaceX, has announced that it has officially launched satellite internet services in Mongolia. According to the update on the official website of "Starlink" on Friday, the "Starlink" network has officially entered Mongolia and began to provide services to the country. This news was also confirmed by SpaceX founder Elon Musk through his official "X" account.
SpaceX has launched satellite internet services in more than 60 countries around the world. Mongolia approved the Qualification for the Operation of Low Earth Orbit Satellite Networks in April 2022. With the approval of the policy document, low-orbit satellite Internet service providers such as "SpaceX" and "OneWeb" (European Communications Satellite) have begun operating in Mongolia.
Prior to this, Elon Musk, the founder of SpaceX, established Starlink Services (Mongolia) LLC in March 2022 as a subsidiary of "Starlink" Holdings to expand its business in Mongolia. In February 2023, it obtained a license issued by Mongolia** to use low-orbit satellites to provide Internet services.
Mongolia became the fourth country in Asia to join the Starlink satellite Internet network. As a result, Starlink's network has officially entered Mongolia, making high-speed Internet service available to areas that do not have fiber optic cable and cellular coverage.
In addition, the launch of "Starlink" in Mongolia also has the best advantages. According to the official website of "Starlink", the price of a home Internet receiver is 1,525,000mnt (about 3247.).3CNY), the delivery time is 1-2 weeks, and the shipping cost is 150,000mnt (about 319.)41cny）。Internet service for home use costs 185,000mnt (about 393.) per month94CNY), which offers "150-300mbps" internet speed and unlimited data usage.
It is worth mentioning that Starlink also provides herders and travelers with a more flexible Internet service plan,** at 250,000 mnt per month (about 532.).35cny）。A single router can connect up to 128 devices, including phones, tablets, laptops, and more. Compared with the "Starlink" home Internet service in the United States, the service in Mongolia is not only faster, but also only half of the in the United States, providing Mongolian residents with a better Internet experience.