# Musk Pushes Starlink Entry in India

> Elon Musk demands India license Starlink after claiming it's blocked by oligarchs.
- Title: Musk Pushes Starlink Entry in India · The Economic Times
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/musk-steps-up-starlink-push-asks-why-india-has-not-given-licence-government-says-all-three-satcom-firms-are-at-same-stage/articleshow/134799461.cms
- Author: ET Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-08T19:02:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: elon musk, starlink, india, satellite communication, eutelsat oneweb, jio satellite, musk, government of india
## 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
## Key takeaway

Elon Musk asked why India hasn't licensed Starlink, saying all three satellite firms face same regulatory hurdles.