Starlink, Elon Musk and India

Elon Musk's Starlink Could Be Limited To 'Mobile Dark' Zones In India: Report
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is likely to push for satellite internet services to be initially limited to mobile dark zones — regions lacking terrestrial network coverage. This move comes as Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio establish partnerships with SpaceX’s Starlink,
India watchdog plans to limit satellite permits to five years, defying Musk's Starlink
India's telecom regulator plans to recommend that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for around five years to assess initial market adoption, defying Elon Musk's Starlink, which is seeking a 20-year permit,
Elon Musk’s Starlink stares at uncertain future in India as TRAI mulls license curbs
TRAI is set to recommend a five-year timeframe for satellite spectrum licenses, enabling market assessment and price adjustments. This stance opposes Elon Musk’s 20-year request, as Jio and Airtel push for shorter licensing durations amid emerging collaborations.
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India Watchdog To Limit Satellite Permits To Five Years
India’s telecom regulator intes to suggest that satellite broadband spectrum be allocated for around five years in order to gauge initial market uptake, defying Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is seeking a 20-year permit,
How TRAI's license limits could impact Starlink's future in India
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is mulling a five-year limit for satellite broadband spectrum licenses, a Reuters report said. The move could throw a spanner in the works of Elon Musk 's Starlink, which is eyeing a 20-year license.
India May Limit Starlink’s Satellite Spectrum to 5 Years, Defying Musk’s 20-Year Request
Indias telecom regulator, TRAI, is set to recommend a five-year allocation for satellite broadband spectrum, challenging Elon Musks Starlink, which sought a 20-year permit. This move aims to assess market adoption
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Govt Flags Security Concerns Ahead Of Starlink’s India Launch
Ahead of Starlink’s entry into India, the government has directed the Elon Musk-led satcom operator to comply with a slew of ...
The spectrum challenge: Starlink may have a new Indian hurdle as TRAI eyes 5-year spectrum allocation
TRAI's spectrum recommendation challenges Starlink's 20-year request, but aligns with that of Indian telecom players ...
Trai may restrict Starlink, satcom firms to mobile dark spot regions
This move could alleviate concerns earlier expressed by Jio and Bharti Airtel, among other telecom operators, that global ...
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TRAI Mulling Satcom Spectrum Allotment For Five Years; A Fourth Of Starlink’s Demand: Report
TRAI is mulling to recommend allotment of satellite broadband spectrum for five years to assess initial market adoption.
TRAI to propose five-year satellite spectrum license: Report
India’s telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), intends to propose a five-year satellite ...
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Trai may restrict Starlink to mobile dark regions
According to analysts, Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology, which utilises specially designed satellites to function as ...