Elon Musk's Starlink Secures Approval for Satellite Services in India

Starlink Gains Regulatory Approval

Elon Musk's Starlink has received authorization from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACE), according to sources.

Government Approval for Satellite Services

The company has previously secured government approval to launch Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) services, VSAT services, and has been classified as an ISP Category-A under a unified license.

Following OneWeb and Reliance Jio, Starlink becomes the third entity to obtain approval for satellite communication services from the Department of Telecom.

Partnership with Airtel and Jio

Recently, Starlink has formed partnerships with Airtel and Jio, enabling the latter to offer high-speed satellite internet services to their customers in India. Starlink plans to leverage the extensive dealer networks of Airtel and Jio for marketing and distribution.

The introduction of satellite telecommunications in India is expected to provide essential services to remote areas where traditional telecom options are often prohibitively expensive.

Advancing Digital Inclusion in India

The upcoming launch of Starlink aligns with India's ongoing efforts to enhance digital inclusion and improve internet access across its diverse regions, especially in locations where conventional internet service providers face challenges in delivering reliable connectivity.