IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Welcomes Starlink To India: 'Will Be Useful For Remote Railway Projects'
1 week, 2 days ago

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Welcomes Starlink To India: 'Will Be Useful For Remote Railway Projects'

ABP News  

Union Minister for Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Starlink to India signalling an official entry of the subsidiary of Elon Musk-owned Speace X in the country. The development comes after billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms inked a pact with SpaceX to bring Starlink's broadband internet services to India. In a statement on Wednesday, Jio Platforms, the company that holds telecom and digital properties of Reliance Industries Ltd said the agreement "is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorisations to sell Starlink in India." Meanwhile, on Tuesday, Bharti Airtel announced that it is entering into an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed Internet service to India on a non-exclusive basis. Modi-Musk Meeting The agreements between SpaceX and Jio Platforms and Bharti Airtel comes weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting with Musk in Washigton during the former's visit to the US.

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What is Elon Musk’s Starlink all about? | Explained
5 days, 3 hours ago

What is Elon Musk’s Starlink all about? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have signed distribution pacts with SpaceX Corp.’s Starlink service to bring satellite internet access to India. Satellites work in conjunction with ground stations on earth, which are physically connected to the internet like any other network and beam up connections wirelessly to satellites above them at any given point. In India, …

Starlink | Enter India
6 days ago

Starlink | Enter India

The Hindu  

On March 6, an account on the social media platform X claimed that Reliance Jio, Airtel, and VI wanted “fair competition” as the Indian government mulled over the possibility of granting Starlink a license. India’s two major telecom companies announced their Starlink partnerships after a White House meeting last month between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. …

Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes post on Starlink’s India entry: Regulation, spectrum in focus of satellite internet playbook
1 week, 1 day ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes post on Starlink’s India entry: Regulation, spectrum in focus of satellite internet playbook

Live Mint  

Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics, and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has deleted a social media post in which he extended a warm welcome to SpaceX’s Starlink ahead of its anticipated entry into the Indian market. Will be useful for remote area railway projects.” However, the post was later removed without explanation, sparking speculation over the government’s stance on the …

Starlink Deals With Jio, Airtel Orchestrated By PM To Buy...: Congress
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1 week, 1 day ago

Starlink Deals With Jio, Airtel Orchestrated By PM To Buy...: Congress

ABP News  

New Delhi, Mar 13 With both Airtel and Jio announcing partnerships with Starlink, the Congress on Thursday alleged that these have been orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi "to buy goodwill" with US President Donald Trump through Starlink's owner Elon Musk. "It is abundantly clear that these partnerships have been orchestrated by none other than the PM himself to buy …

'How Much Is BJP Getting From Musk?' TMC MP After Vaishnaw Deletes 'Welcome Starlink' Post
1 week, 1 day ago

'How Much Is BJP Getting From Musk?' TMC MP After Vaishnaw Deletes 'Welcome Starlink' Post

ABP News  

The Trinamool Congress Party and the Congress slammed the BJP-led Centre and PM Narendra Modi after Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw deleted his 'Welcome Starlink' post on X. Union Minister for Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday posted a "welcome" message for Elon Musk's Starlink, signalling an official entry of the subsidiary of Elon Musk-owned Speace X in the country. Soon …

Starlink In India? IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Welcome', Then Deletes Tweet
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1 week, 1 day ago

Starlink In India? IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Welcome', Then Deletes Tweet

ABP News  

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefly welcomed Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to India in a tweet — only to delete it soon after, sparking speculation about the government’s stance on the project. Vaishnaw’s tweet read, “Starlink, welcome to India!” and also highlighted its potential for “remote area railway projects.” However, the tweet was swiftly removed without explanation, leaving many …

Congress Alleges PM’s Role in Starlink Deals
1 week, 1 day ago

Congress Alleges PM’s Role in Starlink Deals

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has questioned the sudden partnerships between telecom giants Airtel and Jio with Elon Musk’s Starlink, alleging that the deals were orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to curry favor with former U.S. President Donald Trump. In a post on social media platform X, Ramesh noted that both Airtel and Jio, which had previously …

Partnerships orchestrated by PM to buy goodwill with Trump: Congress on Airtel, Jio deals with Starlink
1 week, 1 day ago

Partnerships orchestrated by PM to buy goodwill with Trump: Congress on Airtel, Jio deals with Starlink

The Hindu  

With both Airtel and Jio announcing partnerships with Starlink, the Congress on Thursday alleged that these have been orchestrated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi "to buy goodwill" with U.S. President Donald Trump through Starlink's owner Elon Musk. Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said that within literally 12 hours both Airtel and Jio have announced partnerships with Starlink, seemingly …

IT minister's deleted Starlink tweet draws Opposition heat: Approval guaranteed?
1 week, 1 day ago

IT minister's deleted Starlink tweet draws Opposition heat: Approval guaranteed?

India Today  

Minister of Information and Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw's deleted tweet welcoming Starlink to India has raised eyebrows among Opposition leaders. He wrote, "India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tweeted saying “Starlink, welcome to India” & then DELETED his tweet. India’s IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw tweeted saying “Starlink, welcome to India” & then DELETED his tweet. India’s IT Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, recently took …

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work
1 week, 2 days ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work

Firstpost  

Starlink, the SpaceX-owned satellite services firm, is coming to India after inking agreements with major telecoms Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. As per The Times of India, Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it would bring the high-speed internet provider Starlink to India – the first such agreement signed in the country with Musk’s firm. “Working with SpaceX to offer …

Bharti Airtel, Jio and SpaceX partner for Starlink internet in India; signs deal
1 week, 2 days ago

Bharti Airtel, Jio and SpaceX partner for Starlink internet in India; signs deal

The Hindu  

A day after Bharti Airtel, Jio Platforms Ltd, of Reliance Industries Ltd has announced an agreement with American billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband internet services to its customers in India. “Ensuring that every Indian, no matter where they live, has access to affordable and high-speed broadband remains Jio’s top priority,” said Mathew Oommen, Group CEO, Reliance Jio …

Jio Partners With Elon Musk’s SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India, A Day After Airtel's Deal
1 week, 2 days ago

Jio Partners With Elon Musk’s SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India, A Day After Airtel's Deal

ABP News  

Reliance Jio on Wednesday signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet services to India. "The agreement with SpaceX is part of Jio’s commitment to ensuring that reliable internet is fully accessible to all enterprises, small and medium businesses, and communities across India. The agreement with SpaceX is part of Jio’s commitment to ensuring that reliable internet …

After Airtel, Reliance Jio to partner with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India
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1 week, 2 days ago

After Airtel, Reliance Jio to partner with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India

Hindustan Times  

A day after Airtel’s announcement about partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet service to India, Mukesh Ambani's Jio announced on Wednesday a similar agreement with Elon Musk's company. “Through this agreement, the parties will leverage Jio’s position as the world's largest mobile operator in terms of data traffic and Starlink’s position as the world’s leading low Earth orbit satellite …

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Starlink to India after US telecom giant partners with Jio, Airtel
1 week, 2 days ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Starlink to India after US telecom giant partners with Jio, Airtel

India TV News  

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Starlink to India after US telecom giant partners with Jio, Airtel Ashwini Vaishnaw's post on X, welcoming Starlink, comes after Elon Musk owned telecom company signed partnership deals with two biggest telecom players in India - Jio and Airtel. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk's Stralink to India after the US telecom giant signs …

Airtel and Jio are bringing Starlink to India but don't take out your wallets just yet
1 week, 2 days ago

Airtel and Jio are bringing Starlink to India but don't take out your wallets just yet

India Today  

Airtel on Tuesday signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink to India. Airtel and Jio aren’t exactly ready to rollout Starlink yet While Airtel and Jio have declared a deal with Starlink, a lot still depends on regulatory approvals from the government for the Starlink services to be made available in India. Airtel’s press release yesterday made …

Airtel, Jio sign deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India: Full story in 5 points
1 week, 2 days ago

Airtel, Jio sign deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India: Full story in 5 points

India Today  

After Airtel announced on Tuesday that it was signing a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink to India, Jio made a similar announcement early on Wednesday morning. Airtel and Jio are teaming up with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India, which will allow them to provide their services in the most remote areas of the country. …

After Airtel, Jio signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India
1 week, 2 days ago

After Airtel, Jio signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India

India Today  

Reliance Jio has teamed up with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India. Partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India is a major step toward seamless connectivity for all.” "By integrating Starlink into Jio’s broadband ecosystem, we are expanding our reach and enhancing the reliability and accessibility of high-speed broadband in this AI-driven era, empowering communities and businesses …

What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?
1 week, 3 days ago

What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?

Hindustan Times  

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring the revolutionary Starlink's satellite internet service to India. Starlink is a satellite internet service by Elon Musk's Space X This agreement is subject to SpaceX receiving authorisations to sell Starlink's satellite communications-based services in India, Airtel said in a statement. Starlink is a satellite …

Musk’s Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to India
Top News
1 week, 3 days ago

Musk’s Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to India

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel said Tuesday it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to explore providing the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to customers in India, depending on government approval. Airtel — India’s second largest telecom operator — said in a statement that its deal with Starlink depends on whether the subsidiary of U.S. …

Starlink coming soon to India as Airtel signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite internet service
1 week, 3 days ago

Starlink coming soon to India as Airtel signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite internet service

Hindustan Times  

Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink internet in India. Airtel's managing director said that working with SpaceX to offer Starlink to customers in India is a significant milestone. “Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores, Starlink services via Airtel to business customers, opportunities …

Airtel Partners With Elon Musk's SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India; Here's What We Know So Far
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1 week, 3 days ago

Airtel Partners With Elon Musk's SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India; Here's What We Know So Far

ABP News  

Bharti Airtel has signed an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite internet services to India. In addition to expanding connectivity, the partnership will explore how Starlink's satellite technology can complement Airtel's existing network, while also enabling SpaceX to utilise Airtel’s ground infrastructure in India. 'Offer Starlink To Airtel Customers' Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and Vice Chairman, Bharti Airtel, said, …

Bharti Airtel to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink to India, signs agreement with SpaceX
1 week, 3 days ago

Bharti Airtel to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink to India, signs agreement with SpaceX

Live Mint  

India’s telecom major Bharti Airtel said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring high-speed satellite internet service Starlink to India. In an exchange filing on the BSE on Tuesday, March 11, Bharti Airtel said Starlink would sell its services in India and explore opportunities to collaborate with Airtel's existing telecom infrastructure. “Working with SpaceX to offer …

Bharti Airtel to partner with Elon Musk's SpaceX to provide high-speed internet services in India
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1 week, 3 days ago

Bharti Airtel to partner with Elon Musk's SpaceX to provide high-speed internet services in India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel announced on Tuesday its partnership with Elon Musk-led SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India. Currently, the government has granted licenses to Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and the Jio-SES joint venture, Jio Satellite Communications, to provide satellite communication services in India. “This is the first agreement to be signed in …

Bangladesh invites Elon Musk to launch Starlink satellite internet, promises swift rollout
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Bangladesh invites Elon Musk to launch Starlink satellite internet, promises swift rollout

Firstpost  

Yunus has asked his High Representative, Khalilur Rahman to coordinate closely with his SpaceX team to ensure completion of the necessary work to make Starlink ready for launch in Bangladesh within the next 90 working days. Bangladesh interim government’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has invited top US businessman and Chief Executive Officer of SpaceX Elon Musk to visit the country …

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval

India TV News  

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval Elon Musk's Starlink is closer than ever to launching in India. Potential benefits and limitations While Starlink’s entry could bring high-speed internet to remote areas where fibre optics or mobile towers are unavailable, the service may come at a steep price. High-level discussions spark optimism The development …

Modi-Musk meeting: Is Starlink finally set to launch in India?
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi-Musk meeting: Is Starlink finally set to launch in India?

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Elon Musk in the US, with Starlink’s India entry expected to be a key topic. File Image/Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet tech billionaire Elon Musk during his visit to the United States, with Starlink’s long-anticipated entry into India expected to be a significant topic of discussion. According to sources familiar …

PM Modi's US Visit: Key Talks on Trade, Visa, and Elon Musk's Starlink Plans | ABP NEWS
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi's US Visit: Key Talks on Trade, Visa, and Elon Musk's Starlink Plans | ABP NEWS

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States has sparked considerable attention, especially among the Indian diaspora. An interesting aspect of this visit is the anticipated meeting with Elon Musk, the world’s richest individual and a close advisor to President Donald Trump. Musk is interested in launching his Starlink satellite communication system in India, which could affect Indian companies …

PM Modi likely to meet Elon Musk, Starlink's entry in India to be discussed: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi likely to meet Elon Musk, Starlink's entry in India to be discussed: Report

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Elon Musk during his visit to the United States and Starlink's entry in the South Asian Market could be discussed during the meeting, Reuters reported, citing two people familiar with the plans. Mr. Musk is likely to hold a meeting with PM Modi and the Indian government expects these could include Starlink's plans to …

PM Modi to meet Elon Musk for Starlink talks during US Trip: What to expect?
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi to meet Elon Musk for Starlink talks during US Trip: What to expect?

India TV News  

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet Elon Musk during his official visit to the United States this week. The talks could also touch on other key issues, including satellite broadband services and potential future collaborations between Musk’s companies and India. Musk to set competition with Mukesh Ambani's telecom business Starlink’s entry into India has created tension with …

PM Modi U.S. visit: Amid expected discussion on Elon Musk India entry, Starlink steals a march into Bhutan
1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi U.S. visit: Amid expected discussion on Elon Musk India entry, Starlink steals a march into Bhutan

The Hindu  

Even as all eyes are on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Washington for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump and his key advisors, Elon Musk’s Starlink has stolen a march into South Asia by setting up in neighbouring Bhutan first. Thus far, telecom officials have said they are reviewing the “security arrangements in place for the ground stations” from …

Starlink now available in Bhutan: When is India launch, plans, speed and all you need to know
1 month, 1 week ago

Starlink now available in Bhutan: When is India launch, plans, speed and all you need to know

India Today  

Starlink satellite internet is now available in India’s neighboring country, Bhutan. However, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has now officially confirmed the availability of Starlink services in Bhutan, with users gaining access to high-speed satellite internet even in remote areas. In Bhutan, Starlink has launched its satellite internet service with two primary plans: The first is the Residential Lite plan, priced at …

Elon Musk-Owned Starlink Has Reportedly Agreed To Licence Norms In India, Might Launch Soon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk-Owned Starlink Has Reportedly Agreed To Licence Norms In India, Might Launch Soon

ABP News  

Starlink has reportedly agreed to comply with India’s security and data storage regulations, which are mandatory for satellite broadband service providers seeking a license in the country. The satellite internet company, led by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch its services in India, where satellite spectrum is expected to be allocated through an administrative process. Once satellite broadband services launch …

Starlink India launch gets further boost, govt announces new favorable decision after spectrum allocation
3 months, 1 week ago

Starlink India launch gets further boost, govt announces new favorable decision after spectrum allocation

India TV News  

Starlink India launch gets further boost, govt announces new favorable decision after spectrum allocation The process for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite broadband service in India is nearly finalized. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently shared important news about how satellite internet providers will be allocated the necessary spectrum, which is the radio frequency they need to operate. Alongside Starlink, other …

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet not to dominate Jio and Airtel: Know-how
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Is Elon Musk’s Starlink coming to India soon?
4 months, 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 addressing govt concerns for India operations: Jyotiraditya Scindia
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4 months, 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 …

Jyotiraditya Scindia on Musk's Starlink licence: Approval after security compliance
4 months, 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 …

Not just Tesla, Elon Musk's India visit may also bring Starlink announcement
11 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 …

Starlink to be a ‘formidable competition’ for Airtel-backed OneWeb, says Sunil Mittal
1 year 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
1 year, 2 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 …

Starlink seeks to get clearance for setting up Earth stations: Report
1 year, 8 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 …

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

After DoT, TRAI asks Starlink to stop taking pre-orders in India
3 years, 3 months 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 Stops Pre-Booking In India After Centre’s DoT Advised Users To Not Subscribe
3 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink Stops Pre-Booking In India After Centre’s DoT Advised Users To Not Subscribe

ABP News  

New Delhi: Starlink, a satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk-owned SpaceX, has stopped pre-orders in India after the Centre’s Department of Telecommunications warned citizens to not register for it as the company is yet to acquire a license. Last week, the Department of Telecommunications took to Twitter and wrote: “It is noticed that M/s Starlink has started pre-selling/booking of …

Elon Musk-backed Starlink stops taking pre-orders in India after warning from DoT
3 years, 3 months ago

Elon Musk-backed Starlink stops taking pre-orders in India after warning from DoT

India Today  

Elon Musk-backed Starlink has seemingly stopped taking pre-orders in India. Please check back for future availability in your area.” Until now, Starlink was taking pre-orders for satellite broadband connection service for a refundable deposit of $99. “The Government has asked the company to comply with the Indian regulatory framework for rendering the satellite-based communication services and refrain from booking/rendering the …

As Elon Musk's Starlink offers internet services in India, govt issues warning
3 years, 3 months ago

As Elon Musk's Starlink offers internet services in India, govt issues warning

Hindustan Times  

Starlink, the broadband internet system of the Elon Musk-founded SpaceX, is not licensed to offer satellite-based internet services in India, the Union government said on Friday and also advised the public to not subscribe to the services offered by the company, which are available for pre-booking. The government said that the company has started pre-selling or booking of their satellite …

India Telecom Department warns Starlink to get licence before offering satellite-based services
3 years, 3 months ago

India Telecom Department warns Starlink to get licence before offering satellite-based services

India Today  

Elon Musk-backed Starlink had announced its plans to offer broadband services in India starting December 2022. However, Starlink cannot offer broadband services in India unless it receives the license to offer satellite-based internet services to the users in India. The Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India has pointed out that the company has started pre-selling/booking the satellite-based …

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