The sudden shutdown has affected millions of people in the region, disrupting daily life, education, online business activities, and access to social media. The decision has caused widespread frustration, especially among students and workers who rely on the internet for studies and income.
Gulab Chand, Joint Wireless Advisor at Department of Telecommunications (DoT), is of the view that satellite internet services will largely be of use for enterprises, and individuals are likely to continue using their 4G and 5G services.
Gulab Chand, Joint Wireless Advisor at Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is of the view that satellite internet services will largely be of use for enterprises and individuals are likely to continue using their 4G and 5G services.
The Manipur government has ordered the suspension internet and mobile data services including VSAT and VPN services in five districts for five days with effect from 11:45 P.M. of June 7. The five districts are Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching & Bishnupur
Elon Musk-owned satellite internet company Starlink has been given license by the government to launch GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) services, VSAT Services and ISP Category-A under unified license.
"Normalcy has been restored. Since April 12, no incidents of violence have been reported. We have registered 122 cases and arrested 272 accused so far. Internet services have been restored..." SP Roy told ANI.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met a delegation from Elon Musk-owned satellite internet services company Starlink. The Starlink delegation comprised Vice President Chad Gibbs and Senior Director Ryan Goodnight.
SP Roy said on Wednesday that section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) has been implemented in the violence-hit area, which allows "power to issue order in urgent cases of nuisance or apprehended danger." The internet services were also suspended in the area, he added.
Leader of Opposition in West Bengal Assembly, Suvendu Adhikari, on Saturday lashed out at the state government over the suspension of internet services in parts of Birbhum district, terming it as "evidence of deterioration" in the law and order situation.
The prohibitory order, issued by the Principal Secretary, Home and Hill Affairs Department, Government of West Bengal on March 14, suspending internet and call services, cited concerns over the potential spreading of "rumours for unlawful activities."