Starlink Clears First Regulatory Hurdle, Gets Letter Of Intent From DoT

Final clearance will only be granted once Starlink complies with all the licensing requirements and security protocols laid out by the DoT

Earlier this week, the DoT introduced a fresh set of security guidelines for satcom players

The DoT issued the LoI only after Starlink accepted 29 strict security conditions, including requirements for real-time terminal tracking and localisation of at least 20% of its ground segment infrastructure, among others

The government has…