Starlink Gets Permit to Operate in Indonesia, How Much Does the Subscription Cost?

On the other hand, Lilly S. Wasitova, a aerospace engineer and aerospace technology practitioners, said that security and sovereignty factors must be taken into consideration by the government in granting permits for satellite operators to operate in Indonesia.

“That is what has made India reject Starlink operations in its country. The entry of Starlink could be a factor in India's security and sovereignty becoming vulnerable. “I'm not sure Indonesia had an in-depth study of these two aspects when Starlink was granted a business license,” said Lilly in a written statement, Wednesday (24/4/2024).

He assessed that space technology appears to be silent and visible to the naked eye, but has the potential to threaten the security and sovereignty of a country.

India, as a country that rejects the presence of Starlink, must have in-depth studies regarding potential threats to security and sovereignty. One of the security things you want to maintain is personal data and community demographic data.

“You cannot equate the interests of the state with those of business entities. I hope that Indonesia as a sovereign country can follow India's example in maintaining security and sovereignty when Starlink is present directly to serve the community,” said Lilly.

Indonesia as an archipelagic country, with large economic power and a very large population, should be protected by the government from potential threats to the sovereignty and welfare of its people from efforts that are detrimental to the state.