The Satellite Policy Director at SpaceX has emphasised Georgia’s geographic position as a “bridge between Europe and Asia”, underscoring its potential as a transport and logistics hub along the Trans-Caspian trade corridor in comments during an Internet Governance Global Forum session organised by the Communications Commission of Georgia in Saudi Arabia.

“The country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia has become a natural link between the global East and West. Due to its strategic location, Georgia has historically served as a conduit between these regions, and today its geographical advantage is becoming increasingly important.

It is necessary to mention the innovative role of the Commission as the 1st telecommunications regulatory body in the Caucasus to license Starlink’s satellite internet provision. As a result of the licensing, Starlink managed to eliminate existing geographical obstacles in terms of access to digital services in Georgia.

The Commission’s proactive and progressive approach has created an enabling environment for next-generation technologies like Starlink, giving people across the country access to high-speed, low-latency internet connectivity.

In mountainous villages where people have suffered for decades due to the lack of traditional communication infrastructure, today through Starlink, 100-200 Mb/s speed internet with a delay of up to 20 milliseconds is already available”, - said Stephen Nelson.

He announced Starlink plans to introduce new business models in Georgia starting next year: “Future innovations are anticipated, including improved spectrum efficiency, reaching speeds of up to 1 Gb/s, and providing low-latency internet”.

Nelson also elaborated on the concept of “digital corridors”, likening them to “modern Silk Roads that foster instant communication and cross-border collaboration while democratising access to knowledge and markets”.