India defends satellite internet approval process after Elon Musk jab
Summary
India rejected Elon Musk’s claim that powerful people are blocking his Starlink satellite internet service. The Indian government said its approval process for satellite internet is fair and that several companies, including Starlink, are going through security checks.Key Facts
- Elon Musk accused unnamed people of blocking Starlink to keep control over India’s internet market.
- India’s Ministry of Communications said the claim of unfair treatment is wrong.
- Three companies, including Starlink, are at similar stages in the Indian government’s approval process.
- India’s main telecom companies, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are also planning satellite internet services.
- Starlink has had to wait since 2022 for full permission to operate commercially in India.
- In 2023, Starlink got a key license and space agency approval to start operations.
- There have been security concerns after Starlink devices showed up during drug and army operations.
- Musk said Starlink’s satellite signals in India were turned off and might never have been fully active.
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