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Musk's Starlink licence application in process, ownership 'declaration' received

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Livemint · 1y ago

Musk's Starlink licence application in process, ownership 'declaration' received

The government is currently reviewing the security aspects of Elon Musk's satellite venture Starlink as part of the license application process. Financial aspects and FDI requirements are being examined, and the ownership declaration from Starlink has been received. Musk is scheduled to visit India on April 21 and 22, where he may announce investment plans for the country. Starlink has also applied for a permit to offer satellite-based internet services in India. The progress on approval and business plans for satellite internet services will be closely watched.

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Economic Times · 1y ago

Starlink faces licence delay as DoT seeks clarity from DPIIT

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Congo grants licence to Starlink, reversing earlier ban

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Economic Times · 2m ago

Congo grants licence to Starlink, reversing earlier ban

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India grants licence to Musk's Starlink

Economic Times

Economic Times · 16d ago

India grants licence to Musk's Starlink

India has granted a license to Elon Musk's Starlink, enabling satellite internet service access across the country. This move is hailed as India's "next frontier of connectivity" by the communications minister. SpaceX's Starlink facilitates high-speed internet for remote areas through low Earth orbit satellites. The introduction has sparked debates over pricing and spectrum allocation, with communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia endorsing it after discussions with SpaceX's COO, Gwynne Shotwell.

Amazon finalizing application for satcom licence in India

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Livemint · 1y ago

Amazon finalizing application for satcom licence in India

Amazon is reportedly in the final stages of applying for a satellite communications license in India, similar to Elon Musk's Starlink. The Seattle-based company is seeking an operator's license for its Project Kuiper service and is expected to file it with the Department of Telecommunications in the coming weeks. The license would allow Amazon and other approved companies to offer satellite-based internet services to various industries. Other firms, including Starlink and OneWeb, are also vying for a share of the satellite internet services market in India.

Starlink to get licence to operate in India soon: Jyotiraditya Scindia

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Economic Times · 1m ago

Starlink to get licence to operate in India soon: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Elon Musk's Starlink is set to receive approval to operate in India, with a Letter of Intent already issued. The company awaits clearance from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre. With approval expected soon, Starlink will join OneWeb and Reliance in providing satellite-based internet. Amazon's Project Kuiper also seeks entry into India. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recently set spectrum charges for satellite communication companies, supporting subsidies for rural user terminals.

Paytm NPCI Licence: Paytm gets third-party licence before March 15 deadline

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Livemint · 1y ago

Paytm NPCI Licence: Paytm gets third-party licence before March 15 deadline

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Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get approval in India by next week: Reports

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Livemint · 1y ago

Elon Musk's Starlink likely to get approval in India by next week: Reports

Elon Musk's Starlink may receive approval to launch its space-based broadband services in India in the next few days, according to reports. The Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT) has reportedly received a clarification from Starlink regarding its shareholding pattern. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to issue a Letter of Intent (LoI) to Starlink soon. Once approved by telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal and communications secretary Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Satellite Communications Wing (SCW) will also grant approval. Starlink had applied for a GMPCS license in India in November 2022.

Starlink Needs To Get Couple Of More Approvals From DoT: Govt

Inc42 · 14d ago

Starlink Needs To Get Couple Of More Approvals From DoT: Govt

Starlink, a satellite communications operator, needs additional approvals from India's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) besides the one for commercial operations. Telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal emphasized the requirement of further permissions for Starlink before initiating operations in India. Mittal also mentioned that Amazon Kuiper’s application for a satcom license is pending approval. Over 1,300 research and development funding proposals have been received under the Telecom Technology Development Fund, with 120 projects approved for INR 500 Crore funding.

X braces for Brazil shutdown as legal spat between Elon Musk, judge intensifies

Economic Times

Economic Times · 10m ago

X braces for Brazil shutdown as legal spat between Elon Musk, judge intensifies

Social media platform X expects Brazil's Supreme Court to order its shutdown after a legal battle over compliance with local laws and Elon Musk's claims of censorship. The court has recently blocked the local bank accounts of Musk's Starlink satellite internet firm and issued fines to X for non-compliance. The dispute revolves around whether the court can order X to block certain accounts accused of spreading lies. Musk has criticized the judge's actions and Starlink has accused him of issuing orders without due process. This conflict jeopardizes X's presence in one of its top markets.

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