As Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, expands its operations in the Balkans, Bosnia and Herzegovina could remain the only country not to be covered by the satellite service.
Kosovo has become the last country in the region to be covered by Starlink, Elon Musk announced on Saturday.
The announcement was welcomed by President Vjosa Osmani and Prime Minister Albin Kurti, who said it was an important step for the advancement of digital infrastructure.
After Montenegro and Serbia join Starlink next year, Bosnia and Herzegovina could remain the only country in the region not to have access to the internet service, according to the Starlink website.
A map of Starlink’s satellite internet coverage shows that Starlink covers almost the entire European continent.
For Montenegro and Serbia, Starlink is said to be active in these countries in 2025.
For Bosnia and Herzegovina, it says that “the service date is currently unknown.”
Starlink expressed interest in entering the Bosnian market in September and offering public internet access services to end users.
However, the Communications Regulatory Agency (RAK) then announced that the company had not applied for the necessary licenses to continue operating in the country.
Starlink was previously joined by Croatia (November 2021), North Macedonia (June 2022), and Albania (April 2024).
Starlink is a high-speed satellite internet service that is transmitted to Earth using a constellation of satellites that are located lower than standard satellites.
These satellites enable fast data transmission in rural areas where there is no physical internet infrastructure installed.
The Starlink project, which consists of more than 5,000 satellites, is an attempt to bridge the digital divide and provide internet access to underserved communities around the world, AA writes.
