ENA Sectors 2025-07-10 17:31:11 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, Jul 10 (KNN)</strong> Elon Musks satellite internet venture, Starlink, has reportedly received the final regulatory clearance to begin operations in India. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">According to a report by Reuters, the Indian government has granted the necessary approvals following months of internal discussions and assessments.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Starlink, a division of SpaceX, had been waiting for the green light from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to offer its satellite-based internet services in India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The company will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary, Starlink Satellite Communications Ltd, and will be required to follow local norms on licensing and satellite spectrum usage.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The development marks a significant step forward in Indias efforts to enhance digital connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved regions where traditional internet infrastructure remains limited. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Once operational, Starlinks constellation of low-earth orbit satellites is expected to provide high-speed internet access across the country.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The report also mentions that Starlink will need to secure approval from the Ministry of Home Affairs before it can fully roll out services. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This is a standard step to ensure national security compliance for foreign internet and telecom operators.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Starlink had previously faced hurdles in India, including a government advisory in 2021 that barred it from accepting pre-orders without a valid license. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The company later paused its India operations and began working to meet the regulatory requirements.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">With this final nod, Starlink joins a growing list of global and domestic players aiming to offer satellite internet in India, including Bharti-backed OneWeb and Amazons Project Kuiper. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The move is expected to intensify competition and push forward the Indian governments goals under the Digital India mission.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 42766 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/starlink-gets-final-regulatory-approval-to-launch-in-india 2025-07-10 17:31:11 knnindia.co.in