# Jio and OneWeb Wait Longer Than Starlink

> Jio and OneWeb completed security tests for satellite internet before Starlink but still await final approval.
- Title: Jio and OneWeb Wait Longer Than Starlink · Financialexpress
- Summary: Jio and OneWeb completed security tests for satellite internet before Starlink but still await final approval. Jio and OneWeb finished security compliance…
- Keywords: jio, oneweb, starlink, musk, mukesh ambani, india telecom, satellite internet, business, money, news, Wait, Longer
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/business/industry-jio-oneweb-have-waited-longer-than-starlink-4358904
- Author: Rishi Raj
- Published: 2026-10-12T01:55:36+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jio, oneweb, starlink, musk, mukesh ambani, india telecom, satellite internet, business, money, news
## Security Demonstrations Timeline
Jio Satellite Communications completed security and technical compliance on March 20, 2025, while OneWeb did so in late 2025.
## Starlink's Later Demonstration
Starlink conducted its security demonstration only in early 2026, after Jio and OneWeb.
## Musk's Allegation Rejected
The government rejected Musk's claim that Indian oligarchs blocked Starlink to protect monopolies.
## Clearance Process Details
All three operators await spectrum assignment after security clearance for satellite broadband.
## Security Clearance Complexity
Satellite internet security involves network monitoring, lawful interception, and adherence to Indian law.
## Spectrum Allocation Debate
Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea pushed for auctions, while OneWeb and Airtel favored administrative allocation.
## Government's Decision
The government chose administrative allocation under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, for satellite spectrum.
## Key takeaway

Jio and OneWeb finished security compliance for satellite internet services earlier than Starlink but remain pending final government clearance.