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Starlink moves closer to India launch

SpaceX’s Starlink is approaching regulatory approval to launch its satellite broadband services in India, according to six industry experts.

The company has been waiting for licenses since 2022 due to delays related to spectrum allocation.

Recently, Starlink signed agreements with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to provide its services in India.

These agreements still require final clearances from Indian authorities, and Starlink has not commented on the matter.

Recent Starlink developments

Timeline
24-Feb-2025 🚀 Musk’s Starlink competes with China in satellite internet
  • Starlink faces competition from SpaceSail, Project Kuiper
  • SpaceSail plans 648 satellites, aims for 15,000 by 2030
13-Nov-2024 📡 Starlink seeks clearance for satellite broadband in India
  • Starlink seeks security clearance in India.
  • Must meet local data and signal security standards.
20-May-2024 🚀 SpaceX’s Starlink begins service in Indonesia, starting with health centers
  • SpaceX launches Starlink for Indonesia’s health sector
  • Service aims to improve internet in remote areas
13-Dec-2023 🚫 SpaceX’s Starlink loses appeal for $886m rural broadband subsidy
  • FCC denies $886M subsidy to SpaceX’s Starlink
  • Starlink failed to prove service delivery capability
28-Aug-2023 🌐 Starlink must work with local partner to enter Indonesia, ministry says
  • Starlink must partner with local telecoms in Indonesia
  • Health Minister proposes lowering Starlink’s service cost

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