'It was last to apply, meet security norms': Govt hits back on Starlink row
The Indian government clarified that Starlink, Jio, and OneWeb are all being treated equally under a transparent satellite communications licensing process. Officials emphasized that all companies must meet specific security requirements before spectrum allocation and service rollout.
Why it matters
This clarifies the regulatory environment for major global satellite internet providers entering the Indian market.
NEW DELHI: India welcomes all players in the satellite communications sector, with consumers ultimately deciding which service they want to choose, govt sources told news agency ANI."Customer is the king," an official told ANI, adding that consumers would make their choice based on pricing, value and quality of services.Currently, three companies hold satcom licences in India: Jio, OneWeb and Starlink.
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