Elon Musk’s Satellite Internet Starlink Granted Official License in India
The Indian government has officially approved the operation of Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, marking a significant milestone in the country’s digital infrastructure. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed the approval on social media platform X, highlighting the importance of this development for India’s connectivity future.
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Scindia also met with Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of SpaceX, to discuss potential collaborations that could enhance satellite communications and support the Digital India initiative aimed at empowering citizens across the nation. “Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell, President & COO of @SpaceX, on India’s next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India’s soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country,” he wrote.
Shotwell expressed appreciation for the license granted to Starlink, calling it “a great start to the journey” of expanding satellite internet access in India.
This approval follows the issuance of the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) permit from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), making Starlink the third company authorized to provide commercial satellite internet services in India. Starlink joins Eutelsat OneWeb in this growing sector. Amazon’s Kuiper project is also in the pipeline but is still awaiting regulatory clearance.
Starlink has recently forged agreements with Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, who collectively control more than 70% of the country’s telecom market. These partnerships aim to integrate Starlink’s internet service with India’s existing infrastructure, expanding high-speed internet access to remote and underserved regions.
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