Starlink accepts India’s security and data storage requirements for satellite broadband license: Full details

Starlink accepts India’s security and data storage requirements for satellite broadband license: Full details
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Starlink has accepted India’s security and data storage conditions for its satellite broadband service.

Starlink's services may launch later this year, pending regulatory approval.

It may face competition from JioSpaceFiber, Airtel, and Amazon Kuiper in India.

Elon Musk’s popular satellite internet company, Starlink, has reportedly agreed to the Indian government’s security and data storage requirements for satellite broadband service providers seeking to operate in the country. This comes after it was reported that the company is planning to enter the Indian market.

According to reports, Elon Musk’s company has submitted acceptance of all conditions asked by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). For the uninitiated, the authorities have asked the company to set up local data storage and agree to government data interception, which are standard terms for all service providers. It is worth noting that the company requested exemptions from these conditions, but the government refused to make them.

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The DoT has yet to grant Starlink or other foreign satellite broadband providers the necessary licences. After receiving the necessary approvals from Indian authorities, Starlink may plan to launch its services in the India market later this year.

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Meanwhile, the company will face competition from Reliance JioSpaceFiber, Airtel, and Amazon Kuiper, all of which plan to launch satellite broadband services in India. Starlink’s bid to enter the Indian market will undoubtedly help the country develop a stronger satellite broadband sector.

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The Elon Musk-led company has launched its beta satellite broadband service in several countries. However, the price is still a concern. Starlink plans cost between $10 and $500 per month. Users must also pay a one-time fee for hardware, which typically ranges between $250 and $380. Given such high prices, the company may struggle to compete in the price-sensitive market.

Ashish Singh

Ashish Singh

Ashish Singh is the Chief Copy Editor at Digit. Previously, he worked as a Senior Sub-Editor with Jagran English from 2022, and has been a journalist since 2020, with experience at Times Internet. Ashish specializes in Technology. In his free time, you can find him exploring new gadgets, gaming, and discovering new places. View Full Profile

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