Starlink is already operating and Amazon arrives in December with satellite internet to foster competition
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The national government has formalized the simplification of the regulatory framework governing the arrival of satellite service providers in the country. With this measure, companies like Elon Musk's Starlink, which already operates in Argentina, and Amazon's Project Kuiper, which will begin operations at the end of the year, will be able to offer internet services more swiftly and with fewer bureaucratic hurdles.
Through Resolution 58/2025, published by the Secretariat of Innovation, Science, and Technology in the Official Gazette, the regulation for the management and provision of satellite services was unified and updated, including for the first time non-geostationary satellites (low orbit), used by companies like Starlink and Kuiper.
"Having a broader satellite facilities market can facilitate TIC Licensees' access to their networks," official sources indicated.
New rules for a more competitive market
The new regulation unifies the registration procedures for both geostationary satellites (like Arsat I and II) and low orbit ones. Until now, only the former were regulated, leaving companies like Starlink in a sort of legal vacuum.
El Gobierno facilita el ingreso de nuevos proveedores de internet al país
Additionally, the government introduced a fixed annual fee for registered companies, replacing the previous system, which calculated payments based on contract revenues. This provides greater financial predictability for providers.
Another novelty is that the Executive Power may require reciprocity agreements, meaning that foreign companies will have to allow the operation of Argentine companies in their home countries.
Amazon prepares to enter the country
Project Kuiper, Amazon's satellite connectivity system, will begin the massive deployment of satellites starting this Tuesday. The service will be marketed through Vrio Corp, parent company of Directv Latin America and Sky Brasil, and will reach Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay.
According to the local subsidiary of Directv, the service is expected to be available in Argentina and Chile by December, with Uruguay joining later.
Starlink lowers prices and strengthens its presence
El Gobierno facilita el ingreso de nuevos proveedores de internet al país
Meanwhile, Starlink reduced the price of the Kit Mini plan in Argentina. The kit, which allows internet access in areas without traditional coverage, dropped from $249,000 to $189,000. It includes an antenna, WiFi router, and cables. Thanks to the low orbit satellite network, Starlink offers high-speed, low-latency connections, ideal for rural or remote areas.
Starlink's satellites orbit between 340 and 1,200 kilometers (211 and 746 miles) above the Earth, much closer than geostationary ones, which improves transmission speed and reduces lag. Its mesh network system ensures a continuous connection, as when one satellite moves away, another automatically comes into coverage.
The new regulations and the expansion of these services pave the way for more Argentines to access quality internet, even in regions traditionally underserved by terrestrial infrastructure.
