BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 11. In light of the buzz surrounding "Starlink" internet service hitting a snag in getting its devices into Azerbaijan, the government has stepped up to the plate with an official response.
It was previously said that customers were running into a bit of a pickle with getting "Starlink" devices into the country, especially at customs, where it seemed like artificial roadblocks were throwing a wrench in the works of delivering the products.
In response to these claims, the State Customs Committee (SCC) told Trend that to avoid such problems at customs, customers must obtain special permission from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport (MDDT) of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
Also, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport has officially articulated its stance on the issue at hand.
In a statement to our agency, the ministry noted that the devices in question are classified as "space satellite communication devices" under the "List of Goods Subject to Special Permission for Civil Circulation," as stipulated by Article 4 of the Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on goods that may only circulate with special permission.
"Under paragraph 4 of the "List of Central Executive Bodies Authorized to Grant Special Permission for the Circulation of Items Belonging to Certain Participants in Civil Circulation, and Permitted for Circulation Based on Special Authorization (Limited Civil Circulation)," approved by Decree No. 292 of the President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, dated September 12, 2005, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan is responsible for issuing special permission for the civil circulation of these items," the information emphasized.
In simpler terms, customers facing difficulties in bringing "Starlink" devices into the country must obtain special permission from the MDDT. Only after this approval can the devices become available for users in Azerbaijan.
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