Starlink service may start in India soon
Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service, Starlink, is very close to launching in India. After a long delay, the company has submitted the necessary documents to the Indian government officials and is now waiting for final approvals. If all approvals are received, the service can bring an internet revolution to remote areas of India.
Government approval process underway
According to an Economic Times report, Starlink has sought permission from the Indian Space Regulatory Authority to operate in India. The application will be reviewed by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center (IN-SPACe), which comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Department of Space. Only after getting approval will the company be able to start its services in India.
License from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) mandatory
However, only the approval of the space regulator will not be enough. Starlink will also have to obtain an operator license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Without this license, its satellite-based broadband services will not be able to officially launch in India.
Potential Benefits and Challenges of Starlink
The arrival of Starlink will make high-speed internet service available in remote areas of India, where fiber optics or mobile towers do not yet have access. However, the price of this service can be quite high, which may limit it to limited consumers mainly in rural and marginal areas.
High-level discussions raise expectations
The process is likely to gain further momentum after the recent discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk. If all approvals are received soon, the launch of Starlink can revolutionize internet connectivity in the most remote areas of India.
Conclusion
Starlink’s entry into India can play an important role in furthering the Digital India mission. Now it will be interesting to see when the government gives final approval to this service and what kind of competition and opportunities it creates in the Indian market.
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