Musk’s Starlink Gradually Gaining Foothold in the Pacific

Satellite broadband provider Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, is receiving a mixed reception in the Pacific, though most countries seem willing to permit its operation. It promises to deliver high-speed internet to the remotest regions by using thousands of satellites orbiting close to the planet. However, it’s not welcome in Vanuatu, though, where officials are seizing the equipment. Telecommunications, Radiocommunications, and Broadcasting Regulator Brian Winji said people using the service had signed up for it overseas, probably in Australia or New Zealand, and have brought the equipment into the country. “They smuggle it into Vanuatu without customs knowing,” Mr. Winiji said. “[Starlink] is not allowed to operate inside Vanuatu without getting a proper license.”...