ENA Sectors 2025-05-08 18:07:22 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 8 (KNN)</strong> Starlink, the satellite internet arm of Elon Musks SpaceX, has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Indian government, signaling progress toward securing a satellite communication (satcom) license in the country.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued the LoI, according to official sources. This marks a significant development in Starlinks long-standing attempt to enter Indias growing digital connectivity market. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The company aims to offer high-speed, low-latency internet through its network of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, which orbit about 550 km above Earth.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Unlike traditional satellite services that rely on geostationary satellites, Starlinks LEO network&mdash;currently consisting of about 7,000 satellites&mdash;is designed for faster, more responsive internet access suitable for streaming, gaming, and video conferencing. SpaceX plans to expand the network to over 40,000 satellites in the coming years.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Starlink's India entry had been delayed due to regulatory and security concerns. It is a little complicated issue&hellip; Security is one of them, said Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, noting that the approval process is now in its final stages.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">India has already granted satcom licenses to Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications. Earlier this year, both Reliance Jio and Airtel announced partnerships to support the rollout of Starlinks services across India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">However, the cost of satellite-based internet remains a hurdle, with current rates significantly higher than fibre-optic broadband, which also offers faster speeds.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Still, Starlinks approval would mark a new chapter in Indias digital infrastructure, especially in remote and underserved regions.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 42027 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/elon-musks-starlink-receives-indian-government-nod-for-satellite-internet-services 2025-05-08 18:07:22 knnindia.co.in