Starlink donates 100 satellite units to boost Sri Lanka’s disaster response
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development says US-based Starlink has donated 100 satellite internet units to assist disaster management activities in the country.According to Ministry Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, the donation will significantly improve communication and connectivity, helping authorities carry out relief and emergency response operations more efficiently.He noted that the Starlink hardware units have already arrived in Sri Lanka and steps are being taken to hand them over to the Disaster Management Centre to further strengthen disaster response capabilities.