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SpaceX Starlink service in Canada closing in on approval

SpaceX Starlink terminal nicknamed "Dishy McFlatface". Credit: SpaceX.

SpaceX has recently made news with its Starlink service on pricing in the U.S., a new app, and an interesting terms of service. But what many Canadian want to know, including the over 5300 people who have signed the Jamie Schmale Member of Parliament petition, is when the service will be available in Canada. While we don't have details yet on the service, thanks to an email from Elon Musk, we have a better idea of when the service might be approved by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).

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About Marc Boucher

Boucher is an entrepreneur, writer, editor & publisher. He is the founder of SpaceQ Media Inc. and Executive Vice President, Content of SpaceNews. Boucher has 25+ years working in various roles in the space industry and a total of 30 years as a technology entrepreneur including creating Maple Square, Canada's first internet directory and search engine.