Elon Musk has held a phone call with Lebanon’s President Michel Aoun to express interest in obtaining a license for SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in the country.

The discussion follows efforts by Starlink to expand coverage across the Middle East, offering high-speed connectivity in underserved areas.

Lebanese officials have reportedly welcomed the move, which could enhance telecommunications infrastructure amid ongoing economic and energy challenges.

The potential entry of Starlink is being seen as a strategic step toward modernizing Lebanon’s digital landscape.