Permit to Starlink bars copying, decryption of Indian data overseas: MoS TelecomThe government has approved Starlink’s permit after the company agreed to comply with security conditions that bar routing, copying, or dec...
24 Aug, 2025, 12.45 PM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink to store Indian data locally: GovtStarlink's India operations will store network data and traffic locally, ensuring domestic user traffic isn't mirrored on foreign servers, ...
07 Aug, 2025, 10.57 PM IST
Jyotiraditya Scindia meets SpaceX president, calls satcom India’s next connectivity frontierCommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met with SpaceX officials, including Gwynne Shotwell, to explore collaboration opportunities i...
17 Jun, 2025, 09.42 PM IST
Starlink becomes latest entrant to get a satcom licence in IndiaElon Musk's Starlink has secured a crucial licence from India's telecoms ministry. This approval removes a significant obstacle. It brings ...
07 Jun, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
DoT to soon roll out rules to allocate satellite spectrumThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is nearing completion of satellite spectrum allocation rules, with a draft expected soon for sta...
12 May, 2025, 08.38 AM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink on track for India entry after clearing DoT licence hurdleStarlink has received a letter of intent from the DoT for a satcom license, marking progress in its plan to offer satellite broadband servi...
08 May, 2025, 08.54 AM IST
India tightens satcom rules: Starlink, OneWeb, Jio-SES must meet 30 security norms to offer servicesThe telecom department has reinforced security for satcom permits in India, mandating stringent conditions for companies like Starlink and ...
06 May, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
Govt mandates legal interception of satcom services, bars data routing outside countryThe Department of Telecom has established strict security regulations for satellite communication services in India, mandating legal interc...
05 May, 2025, 10.07 PM IST
India plans to relax satcom norms - Elon Musk's Star(link) to align soon?India is relaxing satellite communication license rules. This may benefit companies like Starlink. The changes include remote network manag...
06 Dec, 2024, 08.06 AM IST
Amid Musk-India ties: Satcom players may get easier launchThe government is considering relaxing security conditions for satellite communication licences to align with global practices. This could ...
02 Dec, 2024, 09.33 PM IST
Security compliance sought from Starlink, Amazon for satcom operationsThe Department of Telecommunications has requested security compliance from Starlink and Amazon to process their satellite service applicat...
02 Nov, 2024, 12.16 AM IST
DoT seeks security compliance from Starlink and Amazon as they seek satellite service approvalThe Department of Telecommunications has asked Starlink and Amazon for security compliance details to process their applications for satell...
31 Oct, 2024, 09.13 AM IST
DoT provisionally allocates satellite spectrum to eligible playersThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has granted provisional satellite spectrum allocation to Bharti-backed Oneweb and Reliance Jio f...
11 Oct, 2024, 11.57 PM IST
Stars may have finally aligned for Elon Musk-owned satcom company in IndiaThe Indian government is expediting the application process for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite communication company, despite unresolved is...
13 Apr, 2024, 07.47 AM IST
Govt may not allot satcom waves in a rush; to fine-tune rules firstThe DoT is likely to also do more consultations with the stakeholders regarding the allocation, which has to be done administratively, as p...
10 Apr, 2024, 07.38 AM IST
Amazon confirms India Satcom plans, looks to bring affordable broadband to rural areasAmazon has expressed its interest in bringing affordable broadband to India by entering the country's satcom market. The company's Project ...
11 Oct, 2023, 07.40 AM IST
Government simplifying clearance processes for satcom services: DoT SecretaryThe DoT secretary’s comments come at a time when Bharti-backed OneWeb, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Amazon’s Project Kuiper and the Tata-Telesat com...
23 Nov, 2021, 09.10 PM IST