Starlink: Starlink begins security trials before launch in India, satellite internet service will be available soon..

Starlink, owned by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has begun security testing ahead of the launch of its satellite broadband service in India. According to media reports, this process is part of the security clearance required for both foreign and domestic telecom operators in India.

Waiting for Approval Before Launch
However, Starlink is still awaiting final pricing guidelines from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). If TRAI issues guidelines on satellite service pricing by the end of this year, the company could begin providing internet services to Indian consumers by early 2026.

India's satellite communications sector is growing rapidly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government opened the space sector to private companies. The government wants satellite networks to provide internet access to areas where fiber or mobile network access is limited.

10 Satellite Gateways Being Built in India
According to reports, SpaceX is installing at least 10 satellite gateways in India, three times the number of its competitors, Reliance Jio Space Fiber and OneWeb. The company has already built three ground stations in Mumbai, which will be Starlink's main operations hub in India. Officials will soon begin inspecting these sites.

Government Approval Received This Year
Earlier this year, Indian regulators approved Starlink to launch satellite broadband services and allocated specific frequency bands. This approval is considered a breakthrough for the American company, which has long been trying to gain a foothold in India's vast internet market. Starlink's entry into India will help SpaceX fill the gap left by its exclusion from China, where foreign telecom operators are still not permitted.

The company believes its low-Earth orbit satellite technology can bring internet access to millions of people in India who have not yet had access to reliable high-speed broadband, especially in rural areas. Starlink hopes to leverage Elon Musk's name and tech reputation to become increasingly popular among India's urban and tech-savvy consumers, who are willing to pay a premium for better and faster internet.

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