Jordan introduces Satellite Internet Services

Bassem Al-Sarhan, CEO of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), announced the official launch of satellite internet services in Jordan.

The new service is expected to enhance the country’s telecommunications sector and expand internet coverage to remote and hard-to-reach areas that are difficult to connect through conventional infrastructure.

The service will be introduced in Jordan through the US-based SpaceX’s subsidiary, Starlink, marking the beginning of commercial operations in Jordan – according to the announcement.

Starlink completed all necessary approvals and licensing requirements from the TRC.

TRC Chairman Bassam Fadel Al-Sarhan said that Starlink, in coordination with the TRC, had recently conducted a series of technical trials aimed at evaluating network performance and ensuring service quality. 

The trials also assessed the radio frequency impact of operating the Starlink system within the spectrum allocated for satellite internet services.

The service is expected to deliver speeds of up to 400 megabits per second during its initial rollout, with plans to increase capacity to 1 gigabit per second by the end of the year.

He noted that Jordan is among the first Arab countries to commercially launch Starlink services, a move that strengthens its position as a regional hub for technological innovation.

The launch coincides with Starlink’s continued global expansion, now reaching more than 60 countries.

Starlink users in Jordan can subscribe to the service through the company’s website. The technology operates through a constellation of over 6,000 low-Earth orbit satellites, providing broad coverage even in remote areas where traditional telecommunications infrastructure is weak or unavailable.

Subscribers access the internet via a dedicated fixed communication system provided by the company, which includes an outdoor receiver dish and an indoor modem.