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Elon Musk’s Starlink Gets IN-SPACE Nod To Offer Satcom Services In India: Sources

After OneWeb and Reliance Jio, Starlink is the third company to receive approval for satellite communication (satcom) services from the Department of Telecom. 

Billionaire Elon Musk’s Starlink received clearance from the Indian space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACE), sources said. 

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Starlink already got approval by Govt to launch GMPCS, VSAT Services

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The company has already got approval by the government to launch GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) services, VSAT Services and ISP Category-A under unified license. 

After OneWeb and Reliance Jio, Starlink is the third company to receive approval for satellite communication (satcom) services from the Department of Telecom. 

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Starlink to utilise Airtel and Jio’s extensive dealer network

Recently, Airtel and Jio have partnered with Starlink to bring the latter’s high-speed satellite internet services to their customers in India. Starlink will utilise Airtel and Jio’s extensive dealer network to sell and promote its services.

Satellite telecom in India will help the country provide much-needed services in remote interior places where conventional telecom services tend to be costly.

India continues to push for digital inclusion

Starlink’s imminent launch comes as India continues to push for digital inclusion and improved internet connectivity across its vast geographical expanse, particularly in areas where traditional internet service providers have struggled to establish reliable networks.

First published on: Jul 09, 2025 09:35 PM IST


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