Starlink in India: The richest man in the world, Elon Musk, is bringing Starlink to India. Starlink, a satellite broadband company owned by Musk. The company has been trying to enter the country for several months but was waiting to meet the conditions set by the government of India. In a recent update, the satellite broadband company is advancing its licensing application in India after agreeing to meet the government’s data localization and security demands. These conditions were a major obstacle for Starlink earlier.

According to reports, Elon Musk will take a position in the ministry of Trump’s administration as promised. This could give Starlink’s ambition of entering India momentum. Trump was backed by Elon in his presidential election campaign, including all fundraising efforts. This could grant his satellite company added influence in regulatory matters as it seeks to establish its Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet services in India.

Progress With Telecom Ministry For Starlink In India-

Reports suggest, Starlink has agreed ‘in principle’ to comply with the security and data localization policies of the Government of India. This is a step forward towards obtaining a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Services (GMPCS) licence, which is essential for Starlink to provide satellite broadband in India. Although, The company has not given a formal confirmation about the submission of its agreement.

This licence will allow Starlink to apply for trial spectrum at nominal fees. This is important for establishing the network in India. The Government of India requires all the satellite companies to store data within the country. Therefore, Musk-owned Starlink should demonstrate the process for securing data access by intelligence agencies if necessary.

“You have also looked at it from a security perspective… making sure that security concerns are addressed. When they do that, we will be more than happy to do so. There is a specific format, and you need to check all the boxes. When you checked all the boxes, you will get the licence. They are in the process of doing that,” Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said. In a report by Moneycontrol, the pricing of the satellite spectrum, Minister Scindia said the telecom regulator TRAI will clarify on the matter.

Trai’s Guidelines On Spectrum Allocation–

While Starlink is waiting for regulatory approval, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is working on consultations with stakeholders regarding spectrum allocation and pricing for satellite services. The guidelines are anticipated to be finalized by December 2024. This may open new opportunities for other satellite service providers to begin operations in India.

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