Starlink gets licence for satellite internet in India, confirms Jyotiraditya Scindia

Elon Musk-led Starlink has received approval to roll out satellite-based internet services in India, with the Department of Telecommunications granting the company a Unified Licence, Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed on Thursday.

The announcement, made on the eve of the 30th anniversary of India’s first cellular call in 1995, signals a significant step in the country’s satellite communication (satcom) plans. Scindia stated that frameworks for spectrum allocation and gateway installation are now in place to ensure a smooth rollout…