From The Economic Times · ET Bureau · · 40s
Musk Pushes Starlink Entry in India
Elon Musk demands India license Starlink after claiming it's blocked by oligarchs.
In brief
Elon Musk demands India license Starlink after claiming it's blocked by oligarchs. Elon Musk asked why India hasn't licensed Starlink, saying all three satellite firms face same regulatory hurdles. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Musk demands Starlink license
Elon Musk posted on X Thursday asking why India has not licensed Starlink after five years of compliance with Indian laws.
“Starlink is licensed in over 165 countries and has spent five years complying with every single law and requirement of the government of India, so why still no license?”
Government says all firms at same stage
The government states that Bharti Group-led Eutelsat Oneweb, Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Satellite and Starlink are all at the same regulatory stage.
“all three entities-Bharti Group-led Eutelsat Oneweb, Mukesh Ambani-owned Jio Satellite and Starlink-are at the same regulatory stage”
Security approvals needed for spectrum
Operators must demonstrate compliance with security conditions before moving to the next step of seeking spectrum assignment.
“Under the terms and conditions of licence, every such licensee is required to demonstrate compliance with security conditions”
What matters most
Elon Musk asked why India hasn't licensed Starlink, saying all three satellite firms face same regulatory hurdles.
