Elon Musk expresses interest in Lebanon's telecoms and internet sectors
Elon Musk expressed interest in doing business in Lebanon during a call with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Thursday, according to a readout of the call.
Elon Musk's Starlink and the Lebanese government said they were discussing making the internet service available in the country last month after Aoun met with Starlink's Global Director of Licensing and Development, Sam Turner.
During their call Thursday, Aoun invited Musk to Beirut. The latter said he would consider visiting as soon as possible after expressing interest in Lebanon's telecommunications and internet sectors.
Aoun's office stated that the president welcomed the idea and affirmed Lebanon's readiness to provide the necessary facilitation within the country's legal and regulatory framework.
Lebanon is years behind in internet and telecommunications services and had been one of the most expensive countries to purchase mobile data plans.
Years of corruption and wasteful spending led to a major deficit and public debt.
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