Elon Musk Criticizes Indian Regulatory Hurdles for Starlink
· Technology · Times of India, Hindustan Times, India Today
Elon Musk has criticized Indian regulatory processes, alleging that his satellite internet firm Starlink faces obstacles due to local oligarchs. The Indian government rejected these claims, with the Department of Telecom stating that security assessments for all three licensees are currently underway. Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia noted that India has achieved significant internet penetration through affordable data, contrasting with Starlink's reported monthly cost of Rs 8,600. Musk's comments follow a series of social media posts made while a Starlink delegation attended the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi.
Why it matters
The dispute highlights the ongoing regulatory tension between global satellite internet providers and the Indian government regarding market entry and security clearances.
Read the original report — Times of India
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