Ulrich,

 

Thanks for the article re "Starlink banned in Tonga".

I live in Tahiti and depend on DSL with very poor service. 

 

French Polynesia has a problem as its inhabitants are scattered over an area the size of  Europe on 84 islands.  

It would seem that Starlink would be a perfect, economical solution for Polynesia's communication problem. 

However,  that would compete with the government-owned communication provider.  Thus the government is taking a long time to decide upon authorization.

I can find little information in public media as to the deliberations about the decision.

I have applied to Startlink but no indication if and when operation is permitted.  

Maybe you could shine some light on the subject.

I hear many are bringing their terminals from France and operating fine here.  Should I do the same?

John