Elon Musk’s SpaceX, which provides fast internet connectivity through satellites in several countries, may launch in India too. As per reports, the application for SpaceX’s Starlink is set to move forward because the company has agreed to Indian govt’s condition for data localisation and other security measures.
In a newsbreak by Moneycontrol, Starlink’s license application is back on track as the Musk-owned company has agreed to conditions put by the Indian government.
Starlink's India licence application is set to move forward after the Elon Musk-led satellite broadband company agreed to meet the government's data localisation and security requirements, a major point of contention, sources have told Moneycontrol. https://t.co/X2sFRuo7ng
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Starlink has been trying to enter the Indian market for quite some time. The recent development may signal a Starlink launch in India in near future. The Moneycontrol exclusive report mentioned that in a recent meeting with Department of Telecommunication officials, Starlink has ‘in principle’ agreed to govt’s requirements.
Elon Musk is the world’s richest man and he is set to become a lot more influential after Donald Trump’s election victory in the USA. Musk had openly backed Trump and played a significant role in the campaign. He is also set to play a major role in the new Trump government.
