Starlink Secures GMPCS Licence for Satellite Internet in India
Category | Details |
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Event | Starlink secures GMPCS licence from India's Department of Telecommunications. |
Key Players | Starlink, OneWeb (Airtel-backed), Jio Satellite Communications, Amazon's Project Kuiper. |
Licence Status | Starlink becomes the third company to receive GMPCS licence in India. |
Trial Spectrum | Expected to be allocated in 15-20 days for technical and security compliance. |
Security Conditions | Legal interception, data localization, 20% ground infrastructure indigenisation, security clearance for hubs, real-time monitoring. |
Pending Spectrum Allocation | TRAI recommendations on spectrum pricing and allocation sent to the government. |
Significance | Enhances remote and rural connectivity, supports Digital India, fosters competition in internet services. |