Starlink, the satellite internet venture led by Elon Musk, is set to transform India by connecting every corner of the country through affordable, high-speed satellite internet.
Maharashtra has become the first state in India to partner with Elon Musk's Starlink to bring satellite-based internet connectivity to remote and rural areas, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on X on Wednesday.
Speaking on the sidelines of a BSNL review meeting, the minister downplayed concerns about satellite communication services posing a significant threat to existing telecom operators, particularly the state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL).
SpaceX Vice President Lauren Dreyer praised Bangladesh's efficient support for Starlink during a meeting with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus. They discussed using digital technology to improve education and healthcare in remote areas. Dreyer also commended efforts to fight corruption
Elon Musk-owned satellite communication firm Starlink has received clearance from the Indian space regulator, the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), sources said on Wednesday.
Elon Musk's satellite internet service Starlink is preparing to commence operations in India after receiving its license last week, with sources indicating the company could begin offering services within the next two months.
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.
According to the recent report by Centrum, it beilves that SpaceX's satellite internet division, Starlink is not positioned to compete directly with major telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Airtel, or VIL.
Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said Elon Musk's Starlink will be the third satellite internet company to be given a license for providing services in India.
Elon Musk's SpaceX will launch Starlink satellite internet service in South Korea, following the approval from government authorities last week, reports the Korean Herald.
In a statement shared on Facebook, Special Assistant to the Chief Adviser, Faiz Ataiyeb Ahmad, wrote, "Starlink has officially launched in Bangladesh. They informed me about it by phone yesterday afternoon and confirmed it on their X handle this morning."
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.