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Scindia denies Starlink monopoly claims
India's telecom minister says no monopoly allowed as Starlink faces approval delays.
In brief
India's telecom minister says no monopoly allowed as Starlink faces approval delays. India's telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia states the country does not permit monopolies, clarifying that three satellite firms including Starlink await security clearances for operations in India. Originally reported by The…
Scindia responds to Musk
India does not allow monopolies in any sector, Scindia said, responding to Elon Musk's allegations over Starlink's delayed launch in the country.
“India doesn't allow monopoly in any sector”
Congress criticized
Scindia accused Congress of lacking clarity on political direction, saying they do not know whether they are going left or right.
“I don't think they themselves know whether they are going left or right”
Three firms await clearances
Starlink, Reliance Jio's satellite arm, and Eutelsat OneWeb with Bharti Airtel are awaiting security clearances before launching services.
“There are three parties that have got a license”
Musk's allegations
Musk claimed unnamed 'oligarchs' are blocking Starlink to protect business interests, calling it a crime against India's people.
“a crime against the people of India”
Security clearances pending
The Ministry of Home Affairs holds security clearances for all three firms, with spectrum assignment pending the government's revenue-based charge decision.
“Now the issue is pending with MHA for security clearance”
Next steps
Once security clearances are granted, the firms will begin operations after the government finalizes the revenue-based spectrum charge system.
“As and when they individually fulfill the security conditions, then they can start operations”
The one thing
India's telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia states the country does not permit monopolies, clarifying that three satellite firms including Starlink await security clearances for operations in India.
