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Time of India
16 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Musk's Starlink finally gets government licence to launch satcom services
NEW DELH: A local factory for Tesla's electric cars may be some time away, but 's satellite communications venture Starlink has finally received a go-ahead from govt to launch services in the country. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Starlink got approval for three licences - Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS), Commercial Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT), and Internet Service Provider (ISP) - which will enable the company launch a slew of satellite-based communication services in India, ranging from consumer to enterprise internet solutions. TOI was the first to report in its June 4 editions that the govt has decided to approve Starlink's licence applications, which had been pending for the past three-four years, after the company agreed to abide by security and other requisite conditions. Starlink, which becomes the third telecom company to receive the GMPCS licence after Bharti group-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio SES, is expected to get trial spectrum over the coming weeks. However, the company is not likely to launch consumer and enterprise services any time soon, since none of the satcom licence holders have been allotted spectrum yet. Recommendations regarding the method of administrative allocation of satcom spectrum, as well as the charges, have been submitted by regulator Trai to govt, but no final decision has been taken on the matter. Starlink will also have to put the ground infrastructure within India to correspond with its satellites and enable communication services. "This will take months to build, and will require approvals from security agencies," sources said. Starlink operates a constellation of Low-Earth Orbit satellites that are positioned around 550 km above the earth and closer than traditional geostationary satellites.
Time of India
17 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Starlink becomes latest entrant to get a satcom licence in India
Starlink has become the latest entrant to get a satcom licence in India, becoming the third player after Eutelsat-OneWeb and Jio-SES combine to offer commercial services in India. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) permit to the Elon Musk-owned company and trial spectrum too will be issued to it in coming days. Once the spectrum is allocated, the company has to demonstrate all the compliances to the government, including the security conditions. The US major, however, needs to get the approval from space regulator Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe). The company had already provided all the details needed to get this clearance, but the nod is yet to be given. The launch of commercial services depends on the company successfully demonstrating the compliance of security conditions. The DoT is finalising the pricing and rules for satcom spectrum allocation after receiving recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai). The regulator had recommended administrative allocation of satcom spectrum for a fee pegged at 4% of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) to be assigned for five years. Satcom companies offering services in urban areas would have to shell out Rs 500 per subscriber annually, but nothing for rural users. However, there won't be any upfront charge or allocation price for satellite spectrum. The telcos have termed the prices as unjustifiably low but the calls for a reconsideration have been rejected by the regulator.
India Gazette
19 hours ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Elon Musk's Starlink gets license to offer satellite internet services in India
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): 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. Starlink is the third company to receive the nod for GMPCS sevices from the Department of Telecom, after OneWeb and Reliance Jio. Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license authorizes the use of satellite technology for global mobile communication, providing connectivity seamlessly in the entire area of operation, particularly in remote and underserved areas. According to the Department of Telecommunications, GMPCS enables mobile communication services via satellite for users, especially in those regions where terrestrial networks' connectivity is limited. License holders deploy satellite terminals and ensure secure, continuous service with compliance with global standards. According to DoT, the license mandates adherence to privacy, lawful interception, and satellite transmission standards. Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia told reporters on Thursday that once licenses are given, the spectrum will be allocated to them. Scindia said that internet penetration can only be increased through satellite communication services, especially in remote areas where laying wires and installing towers would be difficult. Recently, Airtel and Jio have also partnered with Starlink to bring the latter's high-speed satellite internet services to their customers in India. Starlink will use Airtel and Jio's strong dealership network to sell and promote its services. In mid-April, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met a delegation from Starlink. Their discussions covered 'Starlink's cutting-edge technology platform, their existing partnerships and future investment plans in India,' Goyal had said in a post on X. (ANI)
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Business Standard
21 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Musk's Starlink gets licence to offer satellite internet services in India
The government has granted a licence to Elon Musk 's Starlink to operate satellite internet services in India, more than two years after the US-based company applied for it, officials in the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said. Starlink now officially joins Airtel-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications Ltd in India's satellite communications (satcom) race. The company can begin marketing its services and open customer registrations in India, they added. The Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) licence, required to offer satellite-based broadband services in India, was granted to Starlink exactly a month after it received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the DoT on 7 May, officials said. The company can now apply for trial spectrum to test its technology and is expected to receive allocation within 15–20 days of submitting its application. It was not immediately clear whether Starlink had also received the final clearance from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). Amazon's Project Kuiper remains the last major satcom contender yet to secure a greenlight from the Indian authorities. Starlink currently provides satellite internet services in over 125 countries through a constellation of more than 7,600 low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites operated by SpaceX, the aerospace and satcom company founded by Musk. In April, Starlink received provisional registration from Pakistan's space regulator, with Islamabad expressing hope that full clearance would be granted by end-2025. In May, Bangladeshi telecom authorities issued the necessary licences to the company, following Bhutan's lead—it became the first country in the subcontinent to get Starlink connectivity in February. In April, telecom majors Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio announced separate agreements with Starlink to distribute its equipment and services to their respective customer bases in India. Currently the world's largest space-based communications network, Starlink has increasingly focused on providing services in developing and low-income countries. Earlier this week, it launched operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Surge in action Starlink's application for a GMPCS licence had been under review since November 2022. It was delayed due to the company's failure to comply with mandatory ownership disclosure norms regulated by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). The company had also clashed with Indian authorities over requirements that satcom licensees provide call data records to security agencies upon request and suspend services during national emergencies if directed by the government. Last month, the DoT introduced a more stringent regulatory regime for satcom services in India, leading many industry analysts to write off Starlink's chances of gaining clearance in the near term. The new security rules mandate separate clearances for each satellite gateway in India, localisation of all lawful interception capabilities, and special protocols to allow targeted services during periods of conflict. However, in a surprise development, Starlink was granted the LoI just two days after the directive was issued, having committed to comply with all regulatory conditions. Two days later, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) released its long-awaited recommendations on pricing and allocation guidelines for satellite spectrum. These recommendations have drawn criticism from telecom operators, who said the proposal to charge satellite spectrum at 4 per cent of adjusted gross revenue (AGR) is 'unjustifiably low' and 'based on incorrect assumptions'. Operators argue that Trai's stance undermines competition and risks distorting the level playing field by favouring satellite firms while threatening the viability of traditional terrestrial services.
Time of India
a day ago
- Business
- Time of India
Elon Musk's Starlink gets licence to launch satellite internet service in India: Report
The licence makes Starlink the third company to receive authorisation from the telecommunications department. Elon Musk-owned Starlink has reportedly got licence for satcom services in India. According to an IANS report, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) permit to the US company. With this, Starlink has become the third company to secure the licence to offer its commercial services in the country after Eutelsat's OneWeb and Jio-SES . As per the report, Starlink may start its commercial services later this year or next year. Trial spectrum to be obtained soon The report states that Starlink is expected to receive a trial spectrum in the coming days, after meeting all the security compliance requirements outlined in its letter of intent (LoI). Before the spectrum is allocated, Starlink must get approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe). The company has already submitted the required documents for this clearance. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) gave initial approval after Starlink agreed to follow the latest national security rules for satcom operators. These include 29 new conditions such as mandatory interception and monitoring systems, use of local data centres, tracking capabilities for mobile terminals, and strict localisation of services and infrastructure. What is Starlink For those unaware, Starlink is a satellite-based internet service developed by SpaceX, the aerospace company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk . It offers high-speed, low-latency broadband internet across the globe using a network of satellites—earning it the nickname 'broadband from the skies.' Unlike traditional satellite services that use faraway geostationary satellites, Starlink operates through the world's largest network of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, positioned just 550 km above Earth. This growing constellation—currently at around 7,000 satellites and expected to exceed 40,000—forms a mesh network that can support data-heavy tasks like video streaming, online gaming, and video conferencing. JBL Tune Beam 2 Review: The TWS Earbuds That Punch Above Their Weight! AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
