Starlink Applied Last, Security Clearance Pending For All 3 Satellite Internet Licensees: Government Sources
Reliance Jio, Airtel's OneWeb, and Starlink are currently awaiting government security clearances and spectrum pricing decisions before launching satellite internet services in India. All three companies have secured the necessary communication licenses but remain in a holding pattern.
Why it matters
This rollout is critical for expanding high-speed internet access to remote areas of India and marks a major competitive shift in the country's telecommunications landscape.
Reliance-backed Jio, Airtel's OneWeb, and Elon Musk's Starlink all hold satellite-based communication licences, but commercial…
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