Bharti Airtel Chief Sunil Bharti Mittal Says Firm Ahead of Starlink in Approvals
· Business · Moneycontrol, Bloomberg
Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal stated that his company is significantly ahead of Elon Musk-backed Starlink in securing regulatory approvals for satellite internet services in India. The remarks highlight the competitive landscape as global satellite communication players vie for entry into the Indian market. Airtel-backed OneWeb has already secured key authorizations from the Indian space regulator. Starlink is still awaiting necessary security and operational clearances from government authorities. Mittal's comments underline the advantage domestic telecom giants hold in navigating local regulatory frameworks.
Why it matters
The regulatory timeline directly impacts the rollout of high-speed satellite broadband across India, particularly in remote and underserved regions.
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