How Elon Musk's Starlink may face license delay in India due to Verizon case
10 months, 3 weeks 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 the ET report, Elon Musk is currently facing a delay in obtaining the license to launch his Starlink satellite internet network in India due to a past case pertaining to Verizon Communications, a US telecom company. Starlink further provided a declaration to the Department of Telecommunications in India asserting that none of its shareholders are from countries that share a land border with India, which was a problem the country faced when Verizon was seeking a license in India. When Verizon sought a license in India Verizon Communications India was in a similar situation last year when it had sent a declaration to DoT for renewing its Internet Service Provider license.

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Elon Musk says Starlink satellite beams are ’turned off over India’; here’s what happened
5 days, 22 hours 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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6 days 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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6 days 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. …

Starlink completes deployment, provides satellite internet on smartphones without any specialised equipment
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2 weeks, 3 days 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
2 weeks, 3 days 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
2 weeks, 5 days 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
2 weeks, 6 days 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, …

Elon Musk's Starlink could gain as Centre mulls relaxing satcom norms: Report
3 weeks, 1 day 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
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Musk vs Ambani: A celestial battle for India's broadband future
3 weeks, 6 days 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 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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
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1 month, 1 week 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
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1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

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

Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India
8 months ago

Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Tech billionaire Elon Musk is set to visit India as his businesses seek new markets in the world's most populous nation, with electric carmaker Tesla -- suffering a sales downturn in the United States -- reportedly scouting factory locations. Also likely to be on the agenda for the self-described "free speech absolutist" is the large number of content takedown …

Starlink may get satellite broadband services licence
8 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's India visit to last around 48 hours: What's his plan?
8 months, 1 week ago

Tesla CEO Elon Musk's India visit to last around 48 hours: What's his plan?

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's India visit: Tesla CEO Elon Musk's India visit will last around 48 hours during during which the billionaire will make mega announcements. These will include plans to start Starlink services in India, CNBC-TV18 reported adding that Elon Musk will be in India on April 21 and 22. Elon Musk's confirmation of India visit The report comes after Elon …

Starlink to be a ‘formidable competition’ for Airtel-backed OneWeb, says Sunil Mittal
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Starlink to be a ‘formidable competition’ for Airtel-backed OneWeb, says Sunil Mittal

Hindustan Times  

Elon Musk's Starlink will be a ‘formidable competition’ to Bharti Airtel-backed OneWeb, both in India and globally, according to Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal, who also revealed that OneWeb is ready to launch its satellite-based broadband services in the country, and is only waiting for a final approval from the government. On OneWeb, he noted how FDI for the project …

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

Vodafone Idea denies discussions with Musk on Starlink services management
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Vodafone Idea denies discussions with Musk on Starlink services management

India TV News  

Vodafone Idea has recently denied the reports which state that it is in talks with Elon Musk- CEO of Tesla and SpaceX for managing its affordable satellite-based Internet service Starlink in India. In an exchange filing, the telecom provider said, “We would like to submit that the company is not in any such discussion with the named party.” Vodafone Idea …

Centre's new call on internet spectrum a big win for Elon Musk's Starlink, here's how
1 year ago

Centre's new call on internet spectrum a big win for Elon Musk's Starlink, here's how

Hindustan Times  

In a major win for Elon Musk, the central government has decided against the bidding of spectrum for internet airwaves. This move can potentially smoothen out the entry of Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink. Centre's new decision can be a big potential win for Elon Musk's Starlink. As the move comes as a major win for Elon Musk's Starlink …

Elon Musk’s Starlink could get India license soon
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Battle of billionaires: Elon Musk’s Starlink eyes India, Mukesh Ambani resists
1 year, 6 months ago

Battle of billionaires: Elon Musk’s Starlink eyes India, Mukesh Ambani resists

Live Mint  

Elon Musk is eager to bring his Starlink satellite broadband to India, but the world's richest man faces strong resistance from Mukesh Ambani, Asia's wealthiest, who runs Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio. In signs of deepening rivalry, an industry source with direct knowledge said Reliance will continue nudging the Indian government to auction satellite spectrum, and not agree to the …

China Working To Launch Competitor To Elon Musk's Starlink Later This Year
1 year, 9 months ago

China Working To Launch Competitor To Elon Musk's Starlink Later This Year

ABP News  

In a bid to give competition to Elon Musk-owned Starlink satellite internet service, China's military-industrial complex is working to introduce its first constellation of almost 13,000 very low-Earth orbit satellites later in 2023, the media has reported. The constellation of LEO satellites will include 12,992 satellites owned by the newly established China Satellite Network Group Co, Xu and his colleagues …

Tesla & India: Why has Elon Musk’s car not hit Indian roads yet?
2 years, 6 months ago

Tesla & India: Why has Elon Musk’s car not hit Indian roads yet?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Dashing hopes of Tesla enthusiasts in India, Elon Musk — CEO of the automotive giant — stated on May 28 that his company will not manufacture its electric cars in India unless it is allowed to first sell and service them locally. Mr. Musk has repeatedly highlighted India’s high import duties on vehicles as the biggest …

Elon Musk puts a condition for manufacturing Tesla cars in India
2 years, 6 months ago

Elon Musk puts a condition for manufacturing Tesla cars in India

Live Mint  

Electric car maker Tesla'sfounder and chief executive Elon Musk has once again reiterated his position on setting up a manufacturing plant in India. Another user Pranay Pathole asked Elon Musk about any update on Starlink approval usage in India?, to which Elon Musk replied," We are waiting for government approval." Last month, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari …

Elon Musk is welcome, but he has to Make in India: Nitin Gadkari
2 years, 7 months ago

Elon Musk is welcome, but he has to Make in India: Nitin Gadkari

India Today  

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday, April 26, said Tesla CEO Elon Musk is welcome to India but the company must 'Make in India'. He said, "If Elon Musk is ready to manufacture in India, we have all the competencies and technology. Earlier in January, Musk had said his company is facing a ‘lot of challenges’ …

Tesla working through a lot of challenges with Indian government: Elon Musk
2 years, 11 months ago

Tesla working through a lot of challenges with Indian government: Elon Musk

The Hindu  

United States-based Tesla is working through a lot of challenges with the government to launch its products in India, the electric car major's founder and CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday. Responding to a tweet on the company's plans to launch its products in India, Mr. Musk said: "Still working through a lot of challenges with the government". The Heavy …

Tesla working through \'challenges\' with govt to launch products in India: Musk
2 years, 11 months ago

Tesla working through \'challenges\' with govt to launch products in India: Musk

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: US-based Tesla is working through a lot of challenges with the government to launch its products in India, the electric car major's founder and CEO Elon Musk said on Thursday. The heavy industries ministry had asked the electric car major to first start manufacturing its iconic electric vehicles in India before any tax concessions can be considered. At …

Elon Musk shares update about Tesla's India entry. Check details
2 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk shares update about Tesla's India entry. Check details

India Today  

Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday shared an important update about the company’s plans to start selling its electric cars in India. “Still working through a lot of challenges with the government,” said Elon Musk after a Twitter user asked him for an update on Tesla’s entry into India. Still working through a lot of challenges with the government — …

Elon Musk-backed Starlink India head Sanjay Bhargava quits: Here's the story so far
2 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk-backed Starlink India head Sanjay Bhargava quits: Here's the story so far

India Today  

Elon Musk-backed Starlink's country director for India, Sanjay Bhargava, on Tuesday announced that he has stepped down from his post at the satellite broadband company. “I have stepped down as Country Director and Chairman of the Board of Starlink India for personal reasonsmy last working day was December 31, 2021. Starlink stopped taking pre-orders in India in November 2021 after …

Elon Musk’s Starlink hits a wall in India
2 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink hits a wall in India

Al Jazeera  

India has told Starlink, which is yet to get a licence, to refund clients and refrain from fresh orders. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet venture has told its members that the Indian government has asked the company to refund all its pre-orders until it receives licences to operate in the country. SpaceX has told investors that Starlink is …

Elon Musk-backed Starlink offers refunds in India a month after it stopped taking pre-orders
2 years, 11 months ago

Elon Musk-backed Starlink offers refunds in India a month after it stopped taking pre-orders

India Today  

After it stopped taking pre-orders in India last month, Starlink is now reportedly offering refunds to users. Starlink stopped taking pre-orders in India in November 2021 after the Department of Telecommunications warned the company noting that it had not acquired licenses to provide the services in the country. Delhi-based NGO Telecom Watchdog had earlier voiced concerns calling Starlink’s method of …

After DoT, TRAI asks Starlink to stop taking pre-orders in India
3 years ago

After DoT, TRAI asks Starlink to stop taking pre-orders in India

India Today  

It has been a week since Elon Musk-backed broadband service Starlink stopped taking pre-orders in India. “Starlink Internet Services is required to desist from soliciting telecom business and collecting related feesetc, without having received necessary authorisation and adhering to relevant statutory provisions,” ET quoted TRAI in a directive dated December 7, 2021. TRAI, in the letter, noted that the “soliciting …

Elon Musk’s Starlink To Apply For Indian License By Next Month After Govt’s Warning
3 years ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink To Apply For Indian License By Next Month After Govt’s Warning

News 18  

Elon Musk-led SpaceX recently faced a roadblock in the launch of its Starlink internet in India as the government warned Indians to not buy Starlink Internet Services in India as it is not yet licensed in the country. This comes as week after the government prevented Starlink from taking pre-bookings for its satellite internet services, since it doesn?t have a …

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