The Turks and Caicos Islands Telecommunications Commission (the Commission) has opened a public consultation to consider licensing satellite‑based internet services—such as SpaceX’s Starlink—in response to mounting demand for faster, more reliable connectivity. Many of the outer “family” islands depend on microwave backhaul, a technology that increasingly creates capacity bottlenecks and service interruptions, prompting residents to seek alternatives like satellite broadband. ( See attachments below for further details)
