India says satellite rules 'fair' after Musk claim
Summary
India has defended its satellite communication rules as fair and non-discriminatory after Elon Musk alleged that unnamed oligarchs were blocking Starlink’s entry to protect monopolies. The Ministry of Communications said security assessments are under way for all three licensed satellite service providers.
Key Points
- India’s Ministry of Communications said its telecom authorisation framework is fair and non-discriminatory for all satellite communication services.
- Elon Musk claimed on X that Starlink was being blocked by unnamed oligarchs in India.
- Jio Platforms had earlier signed a deal with SpaceX to offer Starlink internet services to its customers.
- The government said security assessments are still under way for all three licensed satellite service providers.
