# Satcom Licences: Three Companies Approved

> India's telecom minister confirms three firms have satellite licences amid SpaceX's market entry push.
- Title: Satcom Licences: Three Companies Approved · The Economic Times
- Summary: India's telecom minister confirms three firms have satellite licences amid SpaceX's market entry push. India's telecom minister states Reliance Jio, OneWeb…
- Keywords: satellite communications, starlink, reliance jio, oneweb, amazon kuiper, india market entry, satcom licences, elon musk, telecom ministry, Satcom, Licences, Three
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/theres-talk-of-one-party-but-three-have-got-satcom-licences-jyotiraditya-scindia/articleshow/134841095.cms
- Author: ET Bureau
- Published: 2026-10-09T18:21:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: satellite communications, starlink, reliance jio, oneweb, amazon kuiper, india market entry, satcom licences, elon musk, telecom ministry
## 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.
## Key takeaway

India's telecom minister states Reliance Jio, OneWeb and Starlink have satellite communication licences while Amazon Kuiper applies, rejecting monopoly claims.