Starlink Applied Last, Security Clearance Pending For All 3 Satellite Internet Licensees: Government Sources

Starlink Applied Last, Security Clearance Pending For All 3 Satellite Internet Licensees: Government Sources

Reliance-backed Jio, Airtel's OneWeb, and Elon Musk's Starlink all hold satellite-based communication licences, but commercial rollout awaits a spectrum pricing decision and security clearance for all three, the sources said.

‘India Open To All Players In Satcom Market’, Here’s How It Can Revolutionise The Internet Scene

New Delhi: The Indian government is open to all players in the satellite communications market and is committed to ensuring a level playing field, government sources said, amid delays in regulatory approvals for companies seeking to launch satellite internet services in the country. Several companies, including Elon Musk's Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, Jio Satellite Communications and Amazon, are awaiting various regulatory…

‘Customer is the king’: Government sources say India welcomes all satcom players

India welcomes all companies in the satellite communications sector, with consumers free to choose services based on price, value and quality, government sources told ANI. Jio, OneWeb and Starlink hold satcom licences in the country. Decisions on spectrum allocation and pricing, along with compliance with security requirements, remain necessary before services can launch at scale.

India Satcom: Jio, OneWeb & Starlink Await Final Approvals

Mumbai: Commercial rollouts for India’s satellite communications sector now hinge on two decisive steps: settling spectrum pricing and distribution terms, alongside full security sign-offs from the licensed operators. Addressing the path ahead, government officials noted that broader industry benefits will materialize as soon as those conditions are satisfied. Authorities stressed that end-users remain sovereign in […]