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Satcom Licences: Three Companies Approved
India's telecom minister confirms three firms have satellite licences amid SpaceX's market entry push.
In brief
India's telecom minister confirms three firms have satellite licences amid SpaceX's market entry push. India's telecom minister states Reliance Jio, OneWeb and Starlink have satellite communication licences while Amazon Kuiper applies, rejecting monopoly claims. Originally reported by The Economic Times.
Scindia on tech policy
Telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia says India follows technology-agnostic policy treating satellite communications as one of several options alongside fibre optics and mobile broadband.
Starlink market entry concerns
SpaceX chief executive Elon Musk calls Starlink's India market entry efforts 'troubling' after five years complying with Indian government laws.
Three satcom licences
Reliance Jio, OneWeb and Starlink have received satellite communication licences while Amazon Kuiper is in application process.
Licensing milestones
Licensed operators can start operations after finalising spectrum pricing framework and completing security clearances.
Government response
India's telecom ministry states its authorisation framework for telecom and satellite services is fair and non-discriminatory with no selective application.
What matters most
India's telecom minister states Reliance Jio, OneWeb and Starlink have satellite communication licences while Amazon Kuiper applies, rejecting monopoly claims.
