Can Elon Musk launch Starlink in India? Centre presents a security checklist
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Can Elon Musk launch Starlink in India? Centre presents a security checklist

Hindustan Times  

The Indian government's department of telecommunications has imposed strict security checks on Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon before securing their approval to provide satellite communication services reported The Economic Times. Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon are yet to pass security checks for satellite service approval in India The two companies will have to provide detailed information for compliance with additional security checks on key parameters such as data security and coverage areas. Security risks from satellite services especially in areas bordering neighbouring countries is being monitored by India to prevent unauthorised access, which has prompted the stringent security checks. Elon Musk's Starlink has already provided the government with an official declaration that none of their investors are from countries sharing land borders with India, especially China and Pakistan.

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Why Modi govt initiated probe into unlawful use of Elon Musk's Starlink
2 days, 6 hours ago

Why Modi govt initiated probe into unlawful use of Elon Musk's Starlink

India Today  

When Elon Musk launched Starlink, the satellite internet service under his SpaceX umbrella, it was hailed as a technological breakthrough capable of bringing the internet to even the remotest corners of the world. The government launched a high-level probe after two major incidents—a massive drug bust in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and an insurgency-related raid in Manipur—revealed the use …

Manipur militants using Elon Musk's Starlink devices during internet shutdowns: Report
4 days, 19 hours ago

Manipur militants using Elon Musk's Starlink devices during internet shutdowns: Report

Hindustan Times  

Militant groups have been using Elon Musk’s satellite-based Starlink devices, currently not licensed in India, during internet and mobile shutdowns in ethnic violence-hit Manipur, The Guardian reported, citing sources within armed groups and the police. The Guardian report, published on Friday, comes days after SpaceX founder Elon Musk clarified that Starlink satellite beams are disabled over India, responding to claims …

Starlink India launch faces setback as Elon Musk's company refuses to give government this data
5 days, 6 hours ago

Starlink India launch faces setback as Elon Musk's company refuses to give government this data

India TV News  

Starlink, the satellite internet service, is preparing to launch in India. The Indian government is waiting for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India to finalize the rules for using satellite signals before it gives the green light for companies like Starlink and Amazon's Kuiper to start their services. When the government asked Starlink for information about who originally bought the …

Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion
1 week, 1 day ago

Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion

India TV News  

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service is all set to enter the Indian market, as telecom regulators are preparing to allocate spectrum for satellite internet services. However, alongside Starlink, other telecom giants such as Jio Satcom, Airtel OneWeb, and Amazon Kuiper are also vying for a piece of the satellite broadband market. Spectrum allocation for Starlink Satellite Internet Service nears …

Are militants in Manipur using Starlink satellite internet? | Explained
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Are militants in Manipur using Starlink satellite internet? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Billionaire Elon Musk has denied claims that his space company SpaceX’s satellite internet technology Starlink is being used by militants in Manipur. Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India.” The Starlink device also had “RPF/PLA” written on it, which refers to a Myanmar-based Meitei extremist group that is banned in India. The key question is …

Starlink was not a part of Manipur conflict, claims Elon Musk
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Starlink was not a part of Manipur conflict, claims Elon Musk

India TV News  

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has denied recent claims that Starlink satellite beams were being used in conflict-hit Manipur. Security forces seize Starlink device During a recent raid in Keirao Khunou, Imphal East, Indian security forces confiscated arms, ammunition and other internet communication devices. Musk's response to allegations After the incident, a social media user tagged Elon Musk in a post, …

Is Musk's explanation on Manipur Starlink seizure good enough? We examine
3 weeks ago

Is Musk's explanation on Manipur Starlink seizure good enough? We examine

India Today  

The seizure of Starlink’s satellite-based internet devices in strife-torn Manipur has raised security concerns and numerous questions. Is Starlink owner Elon Musk’s explanation of Starlink's seizure from militants good enough? On December 16, the Spear Corps of the Indian Army posted on X a photo showing a Starlink kit among guns, bombs, and ammunition seized during a search operation in …

Musk denies Starlink use in Manipur, says satellite beams turned off in India
3 weeks ago

Musk denies Starlink use in Manipur, says satellite beams turned off in India

Hindustan Times  

Imphal: Elon Musk, SpaceX founder, said on Tuesday that “Starlink satellite beams are turned off over India,” responding to claims that the device was being used in India’s violence-torn northeastern state of Manipur. According to a police statement issued on December 13, the Starlink antenna and router were abandoned by armed miscreants when security forces conducted raids in the Keirao …

Elon Musk says Starlink satellite beams are ’turned off over India’; here’s what happened
3 weeks ago

Elon Musk says Starlink satellite beams are ’turned off over India’; here’s what happened

Live Mint  

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has said that said Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India. On December 16, the security forces posted on X, “Acting on specific intelligence, troops of #IndianArmy and #AssamRifles formations under #SpearCorps carried out joint search operations in the hill and valley regions in the districts of Churachandpur, Chandel, Imphal East and Kagpokpi in #Manipur, …

Satellite beams shut over India: Musk denies Starlink use claims in Manipur
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Satellite beams shut over India: Musk denies Starlink use claims in Manipur

Deccan Chronicle  

Imphal: SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India, reacting to claims that its device was being used in restive Manipur. The Spear Corps of the Indian Army had shared photos of the items seized on X, and social media users were quick to note that one of the devices had a "Starlink logo" on …

Starlink in Manipur violence: Elon Musk rejects claim, says satellite beams turned off over India
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Starlink in Manipur violence: Elon Musk rejects claim, says satellite beams turned off over India

The Hindu  

SpaceX founder Elon Musk said Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India, reacting to claims that its device was being used in restive Manipur. The Spear Corps of the Indian Army had shared photos of the items seized on X, and social media users were quick to note that one of the devices had a “Starlink logo” on it. …

Security forces recover Starlink-like device in Manipur, Elon Musk responds
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Security forces recover Starlink-like device in Manipur, Elon Musk responds

India TV News  

After the security forces in Manipur are understood to have recovered a Starlink-like internet device, along with sniper rifles, pistols, grenades and other weapons from the Imphal East district, Tesla CEO and Starlink owner Elon Musk has responded to the incident and has refused claims. Providing details of the incident, Dimapur-headquartered Spear Corps took to X and posted the photos …

Starlink completes deployment, provides satellite internet on smartphones without any specialised equipment
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1 month ago

Starlink completes deployment, provides satellite internet on smartphones without any specialised equipment

India TV News  

Starlink is preparing to launch its satellite internet service in India soon. Starlink, which is owned by Elon Musk, recently completed the setup of its first satellite constellation that can connect directly to cell phones. This means that instead of needing special equipment to access the internet, cell phones can now communicate directly with satellites and enjoy internet speeds of …

Indian Govt. denies special treatment for Elon Musk’s Starlink in satellite spectrum Allocation
1 month ago

Indian Govt. denies special treatment for Elon Musk’s Starlink in satellite spectrum Allocation

Firstpost  

Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar clarified that the Telecommunications Act, 2023, allows for such spectrum assignments for satellite-based services as outlined in its First Schedule The Ministry of Communications has firmly denied suggestions that the decision to allocate satellite spectrum through an administrative process was intended to benefit Elon Musk’s Starlink. Addressing a query in the Lok …

Elon Musk's Starlink Is In Trouble With Indian Authorities Before It Could Launch? Here's What We Know
1 month ago

Elon Musk's Starlink Is In Trouble With Indian Authorities Before It Could Launch? Here's What We Know

ABP News  

Elon Musk might be in trouble with the Indian authorities. Indian authorities will soon seek information from Elon Musk's Starlink as part of their investigation into drug smugglers who allegedly used its satellite internet service to navigate the high seas and smuggle $4.25 billion worth of methamphetamine into Indian waters. This event has sparked concerns, as it represents the first …

Starlink steps closer to India? GoI likely to relax satellite-communication rules for Elon Musk’s SpaceX
1 month ago

Starlink steps closer to India? GoI likely to relax satellite-communication rules for Elon Musk’s SpaceX

Firstpost  

Currently, companies applying for satcom licences under India’s Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite system must comply with 30-40 stringent conditions. This move, if implemented, could benefit global players like Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’s Amazon Kuiper, and enable them to offer satellite-based telecom services in the country, as per a report by The Economic Times. For its part, …

Centre plans to relax satcom security norms amid building Musk-India ties: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre plans to relax satcom security norms amid building Musk-India ties: Report

Hindustan Times  

The government is considering to relax security conditions for giving satellite communication licenses which number between 30 and 40, making it more likely for Elon Musk's Starlink and Jeff Bezos' Amazon Kuiper to offer satcom services in India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hand with Tesla chief executive Elon Musk during their meeting in New York City, New York, U.S., …

Elon Musk's Starlink could gain as Centre mulls relaxing satcom norms: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's Starlink could gain as Centre mulls relaxing satcom norms: Report

India Today  

The Indian government is considering easing some security regulations for satellite communication licences to align with global standards, reported The Economic Times. If successful, this move could make it easier for companies like Elon Musk's Starlink and Jeff Bezos's Amazon Kuiper to offer satellite-based telecom services in India. Starlink has urged the government to ensure satcom norms align with international …

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet not to dominate Jio and Airtel: Know-how
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet not to dominate Jio and Airtel: Know-how

India TV News  

Elon Musk’s Starlink is preparing to disrupt the Indian internet sector, creating potential challenges for Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal’s Airtel. Starlink’s India launch: A potential game-changer Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, has been making global strides. If approved, Starlink will compete with Bharti Group’s OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications, raising the stakes in the internet connectivity …

Elon Musk's Starlink helped smugglers in Andaman's massive drug haul: All about it
1 month, 1 week ago

Elon Musk's Starlink helped smugglers in Andaman's massive drug haul: All about it

India Today  

An investigation into the largest drug haul of 6,000 kg of methamphetamine in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has revealed that Myanmarese smugglers were using Starlink satellite internet service to navigate through the sea. Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet services globally using a constellation of satellites. Unlike traditional internet providers that rely on physical infrastructure, such as fiber optic …

Musk vs Ambani: A celestial battle for India's broadband future
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Musk vs Ambani: A celestial battle for India's broadband future

Live Mint  

Elon Musk and Mukesh Ambani, two of the world's richest persons, are circling over India's satellite broadband market—possibly the next frontier of the Indian telecom wars—and taking opposing positions. Meanwhile, Musk’s proximity to incoming US president Donald Trump adds another dimension, in addition to technology and business models, for dominance of an industry of great strategic importance. Musk reportedly sat …

How Elon Musk's Starlink Satellite Internet could transform India and challenge Jio, Airtel: Explained
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How Elon Musk's Starlink Satellite Internet could transform India and challenge Jio, Airtel: Explained

India TV News  

Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service is all set to enter the Indian market to revolutionize mobile connectivity in the remote areas of the country. What Starlink brings to India: A connectivity revolution High-Speed Internet in Remote Areas Starlink’s satellite internet service will be using low Earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed connectivity, making it a game-changer for underserved and …

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink coming to India soon?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink coming to India soon?

Firstpost  

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink could soon be the latest player in India’s telecom and internet market. New Delhi has said that it will allocate satellite broadband spectrum administratively rather than through an auction Elon Musk, Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X speaks during the Milken Conference 2024 Global Conference Sessions at The Beverly Hilton in …

Starlink satellite internet pricing explained, will Jio, Airtel face competition?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Starlink satellite internet pricing explained, will Jio, Airtel face competition?

India TV News  

Conditions for the launch of Starlink satellite internet service are aligning positively for the company, indicating a potential start for its services in India. Recently, Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Minister of India, announced that the country is open to granting a satellite internet licence to Starlink, operated by Elon Musk. Reports indicate that Starlink has agreed to adhere to the …

Why hasn't Musk's Starlink yet got satcom licence in India? Telecom minister says...
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Why hasn't Musk's Starlink yet got satcom licence in India? Telecom minister says...

Firstpost  

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India will be more than happy to give licence to Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, provided the company meets all required security conditions Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India will be more than happy to give licence to Starlink, the satellite internet service operated …

Elon Musk's Starlink has to comply with all rules for licence in India: Scindia
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink has to comply with all rules for licence in India: Scindia

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said Elon Musk-owned Starlink is yet to comply with security norms, and a licence for satellite communications services will be issued only after they meet all the requirements for services in India. According to sources, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India is likely to finalise its recommendation on proposed rules related …

Elon Musk's Starlink has to comply with all rules for licence, says Union minister
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink has to comply with all rules for licence, says Union minister

Hindustan Times  

Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tueday said Elon Musk's Starlink will have to comply with all norms to get a licence for services in India. The minister said the satellite internet services provider is in process of completing all the requirements and they will get licence once they complete the process. Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia during the …

Starlink addressing govt concerns for India operations: Jyotiraditya Scindia
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Starlink addressing govt concerns for India operations: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Live Mint  

The government is “happy to give” a licence to Elon Musk's Starlink as long as it complies with conditions laid down for offering the service in India and addresses security concerns, Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Tuesday. “They are in the process of addressing the concerns, and they have to check all the boxes," Scindia said in a …

India sets conditions for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite licence approval: Details
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

India sets conditions for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite licence approval: Details

India TV News  

Jyotiraditya Scindia, the Union Minister of India, has stated that the country is open to granting a satellite internet licence to Elon Musk's Starlink. As per Scindia, Starlink, like any other satellite service, has to meet India’s security protocols by addressing every concern in the government’s licence format. Security compliance for licence eligibility for Starlink To operate in India, Starlink …

Starlink agrees to government's security conditions, to commence its services soon in India
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Starlink agrees to government's security conditions, to commence its services soon in India

India TV News  

Starlink is making progress toward launching its satellite internet service in India. As per reports, the company has agreed to follow the Indian government's rules regarding data storage and security, which is an important step toward getting the necessary licence to provide satellite broadband services. In a recent interview, IN-SPACe chairman Pawan Kumar Goenka mentioned that they have also posed …

Jyotiraditya Scindia on Musk's Starlink licence: Approval after security compliance
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Jyotiraditya Scindia on Musk's Starlink licence: Approval after security compliance

India Today  

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said that billionaire Elon Musk-owned Starlink would be granted a licence to operate in India only after fulfilling all security-related requirements. Currently, licences have been awarded to OneWeb, supported by the Bharti Group, and the Jio Satellite Communications venture with SES, though these companies await spectrum allocation before beginning services. In a boost …

Elon Musk's Starlink Agrees to Government's Security Norms: Report
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink Agrees to Government's Security Norms: Report

Deccan Chronicle  

Elon Musk's Starlink has agreed to meet the guidelines set by the Indian government, taking it closer to get the approval to operate in India, according to a MoneyControl report. Elon Musk's support for US-president elect Donald Trump may help his Starlink plans as Trump hinted at offering a role in his administration. Tesla CEO endorsed Donald Trump for President …

Elon Musk's Starlink agrees to data security rules, satcom license application to move forward: Report
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink agrees to data security rules, satcom license application to move forward: Report

Hindustan Times  

Starlink's satellite broadband services license application in India is set to move forward after it agreed with the department of telecommunications to meet the government's data localisation and security requirements, according to a Moneycontrol report. Starlink's 2022 application for the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Services licence is the first step before acquiring a trial spectrum at a nominal …

Elon Musk's Starlink moves closer to India launch, agrees to meet security norms
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink moves closer to India launch, agrees to meet security norms

India Today  

Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, is one step closer to securing its entry into the Indian market after agreeing to comply with the government’s data localisation and security requirements, according to a report by MoneyControl. The cited report says Starlink's commitment comes after several meetings with India’s Department of Telecommunications, where the company agreed "in principle" to adhere to …

Starlink India entry faces new hurdle: Reliance pushes for satellite spectrum auction
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Starlink India entry faces new hurdle: Reliance pushes for satellite spectrum auction

India TV News  

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries recently urged India's telecom regulator to rethink its decision to allocate satellite spectrum without an auction, marking a fresh confrontation with Elon Musk's Starlink. Last month, India’s Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that the government would follow a global trend of administratively allocating spectrum, with the final announcement pending feedback from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of …

Elon Musk backs India’s spectrum allocation for satellite broadband: A win for Starlink, a blow to Jio and Airtel?
2 months ago

Elon Musk backs India’s spectrum allocation for satellite broadband: A win for Starlink, a blow to Jio and Airtel?

Live Mint  

Elon Musk has backed India’s recent decision to allocate spectrum for satellite broadband instead of auctioning it. The post by user Alex read, “NEWS: @Starlink India’s Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia said today in an interview with the Press Trust of India that spectrum for satellite broadband will be allocated, not auctioned as sought by telco tycoons Mukesh Ambani and …

Australia is building a telecoms network that relies on Starlink and Elon Musk's goodwill
2 months, 1 week ago

Australia is building a telecoms network that relies on Starlink and Elon Musk's goodwill

ABC  

Since launching in Australia in 2021, Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service has become an indispensable part of the national telecoms network. "If Starlink is in a working commercial arrangement with an Australian operator to operate ground infrastructure that obligation ultimately rests with the infrastructure owner," Mr Coleman says. The Department of Home Affairs told the ABC it "acknowledges Starlink's …

DoT to discuss Starlink issue in ministerial meet
4 months, 3 weeks ago

DoT to discuss Starlink issue in ministerial meet

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Department of Telecommunications is set to convene an inter-ministerial meeting this week to address security concerns related to granting a licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink for satellite broadband services in India. Starlink, along with Jio Satellite Communications and OneWeb, had applied for the global mobile personal communication by satellite services licence, which offers satellite communication services in …

Pacific countries are still weighing Elon Musk's Starlink, despite hopes its satellites will connect their remote islands
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Pacific countries are still weighing Elon Musk's Starlink, despite hopes its satellites will connect their remote islands

ABC  

On a remote island in central Tonga, Glen Duncan needs the internet. And after one of Tonga's undersea cables was broken late last month — possibly by an earthquake — it is Elon Musk's Starlink internet keeping him connected. Some internet users criticise what they see as the government's reluctance to allow Starlink in Tonga, arguing it is trying to …

Elon Musk is eyeing this India neighbour for Starlink internet service?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk is eyeing this India neighbour for Starlink internet service?

Hindustan Times  

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is looking to bring Starlink internet services to Sri Lanka after he cancelled his visit to India. The tech billionaire visited China and Indonesia after which he met with Sri Lanka's President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali. Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Media Division wrote on X, “During the 10th World Water …

Will Elon Musk's Starlink Revolutionize India's Satellite Communication and OTT Industry?
8 months ago

Will Elon Musk's Starlink Revolutionize India's Satellite Communication and OTT Industry?

Deccan Chronicle  

The saga of satellite communication in India has been marked by triumphs, setbacks, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Amidst the challenges and triumphs, one question looms large: Will Elon Musk's Starlink project reshape India's satellite communication and Over-The-Top industry? Agrani Satellite Services Limited, heralded as India's pioneer in satellite ventures, initially aimed to address the nation's telecom infrastructure woes …

Elon Musk to place a bet on Indian space sector? SpaceX CEO to meet aerospace startups next week
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk to place a bet on Indian space sector? SpaceX CEO to meet aerospace startups next week

Firstpost  

Elon Musk may be looking to invest in India’s space sector and Indian aerospace startups. During his visit to India, he will be meeting some of India’s top most aerospace startups such as Skyroot Aerospace, Agnikul Cosmos, Bellatrix Aerospace, and Dhruva Space Elon Musk, during his visit to India will be meeting potential investors and manufacturing partners for both, Tesla …

Musk’s Starlink cracks down on growing black market
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Musk’s Starlink cracks down on growing black market

Live Mint  

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has begun a crackdown on users who are connecting to its Starlink high-speed internet service from countries where it hasn’t been authorized—taking steps to close an expanding black market for the company’s satellite kits highlighted by a recent Wall Street Journal investigation. “The availability of our Mobile Service Plans is contingent upon various factors, including regulatory approvals," …

Starlink may get satellite broadband services licence
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Starlink may get satellite broadband services licence

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: This Centre is set to grant a licence to Elon Musk-led Starlink for starting satellite broadband services in India in the next few days. The company had applied for the global mobile personal communication by satellite services licence, which offers satellite communication services in licensed service areas, in October 2022. It is believed that at the same time, …

Not just Tesla, Elon Musk's India visit may also bring Starlink announcement
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Not just Tesla, Elon Musk's India visit may also bring Starlink announcement

Hindustan Times  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's upcoming visit to India has sparked speculations of the electric car company's entry into Indian markets soon. While it sparked rumours that Tesla's plans for India may be revealed this month, speculations on the potential entry of Musk's Starlink network in the country were also there. Elon Musk's Starlink threw its hat in the ring for …

How Elon Musk's Starlink may face license delay in India due to Verizon case
11 months, 1 week ago

How Elon Musk's Starlink may face license delay in India due to Verizon case

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's satellite network Starlink has been hoping to enter the Indian market in 2024, but it might be facing some delays in getting a license in the country due to the problems the Indian government faced during the Verizon case, reported The Economic Times. Elon Musk's Starlink is facing a delay in getting its permits in India As per …

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get nod for India operations ‘in next few days’: Reports
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get nod for India operations ‘in next few days’: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's Starlink will soon be providing space-based broadband services in India, as the company is likely to receive approval from the Indian government ‘in the next few days,’ possibly early next week, reports have emerged. The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade had sought a clarification from Starlink regarding the shareholding pattern, which the latter provided, paving …

Elon Musk’s Starlink could get India license soon
1 year, 2 months ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink could get India license soon

Live Mint  

The government may soon approve voice and data communication services from Elon Musk's Starlink, officials told The Economic Times. "The company will be given a global mobile personal communication by satellite services license to offer services after the security check is completed," they added. Starlink had reportedly told the government that data transfer and storage laws followed would be international, …

Starlink seeks to get clearance for setting up Earth stations: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

Starlink seeks to get clearance for setting up Earth stations: Report

Live Mint  

Elon Musk's Starlink has applied to the Indian National Space Promotion & Authorisation Centre in order to get clearances for setting up earth stations, Economic Times has reported. Reliance had disagreed and had called for an auction in a public submission to the government, saying foreign satellite service providers could offer voice and data services and compete with traditional telecom …

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