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Starlink Launches Satellite Internet Service In Jordan

The space-based service will increase internet penetration in remote areas and push forward the nation’s digital growth agenda.

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Jordan has taken a significant step forward in its digital development by introducing satellite internet services in partnership with global provider Starlink. The move, revealed at a recent press conference hosted by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), is part of a broader strategy to expand high-speed internet access, especially in remote or underserved areas.

TRC Chairman Bassam Sarhan described the launch as “a significant milestone for the telecommunications sector,” highlighting the role of low Earth orbit satellites in connecting areas that traditional infrastructure simply can’t reach.

According to Sarhan, the introduction of Starlink’s service marks more than just a technological update — it’s a strategic investment in national progress. “The introduction of satellite-based internet reflects our commitment to building inclusive, modern digital infrastructure across Jordan,” he said. The initiative is expected to enhance economic prospects, reduce digital inequality, and raise the standard of digital services across the country.

Behind the scenes, the licensing process involved detailed technical evaluations to ensure everything met both local and international regulatory benchmarks. The TRC collaborated closely with Starlink to customize the offering for Jordan’s unique geographic and market needs. Sarhan also assured that the new satellite internet would be held to the same consumer protection and service quality standards as traditional broadband options.

“This development enables us to extend reliable, high-speed internet service to every corner of the country,” Sarhan added.

This launch supports Jordan’s Economic Modernization Vision, which places digital infrastructure at the heart of its long-term strategy for growth and global competitiveness. The TRC emphasized that it will continue to build a regulatory framework that balances innovation with public accountability.

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Lauren Dreyer, Starlink’s Vice President of Business Operations, echoed those sentiments. “This initiative is about opening new opportunities in sectors like education, healthcare and business across every square kilometer of the country,” she said. Dreyer also confirmed that pricing details for both residential and business users would be available through Starlink’s official channels.

With this rollout, Jordan joins a growing list of nations tapping into satellite internet to bridge the connectivity gap. The service is expected to speed up digital access, stimulate economic development, and offer a more level playing field for internet users throughout the country.

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At I/O 2026, Sundar Pichai Concedes AI Must Deliver Real Value

Gemini 3.5, a personal agent called Spark, agentic shopping, and Android XR eyewear are all aimed at making AI feel useful, not just impressive.

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Google’s annual I/O developer conference (I/O 2026) has recently become a status update on the same question: can the company turn its AI spending into products people use every day? This year, chief executive Sundar Pichai described Google as being in a phase of hyper progress, while conceding this is the part of the cycle where people want to see real value in the products they use on a day-to-day basis.

The strategy on display was to push agents — AI systems that act on a user’s behalf — into nearly every Google product at once. Search now has an “intelligent search box” that returns generated explainer videos alongside links. Gmail, Docs, YouTube and Maps are gaining their own agent layers, including a Docs Live feature that turns spoken instructions into drafted text with citations.

Two new models, Gemini 3.5 and a cheaper Gemini 3.5 Flash, arrived the same day. Google says 900 million people now use Gemini, and that more than 50 billion images have been generated with it. The pricing tier names are likely to confuse buyers: a new AI Ultra plan launches at $100 a month, while the older Gemini AI Ultra drops from $250 to $200.

The flashier announcements were Gemini Omni, a video generator pitched as a more realistic answer to OpenAI’s discontinued Sora 2, and Gemini Spark, a personal agent that handles recurring tasks across a user’s Google account. A new universal shopping cart lets agents complete purchases across multiple retailers from inside Google itself, placing the company between the merchant and the buyer, and also owning the checkout.

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Google also confirmed its Android XR eyewear, built with Samsung and frames from Warby Parker and Gentle Monster. Audio-only glasses ship this autumn; a display-equipped version, which would superimpose live translations into the wearer’s field of view, is still in development. Both sets translate, however only the display version shows you the result.

What Pichai did not resolve is the bargain underneath all this. An agent is only useful to the degree it knows your calendar, your inbox, your shopping history and your physical surroundings. Google has now confirmed that, in time, the same context may carry advertising.

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