India Denies Musk's Claims of Blocking Starlink
Summary
India has denied Elon Musk’s claim that the government is blocking Starlink, saying its satellite communication rules are fair, transparent and non-discriminatory. Bharti Airtel also rejected the allegation, with Sunil Bharti Mittal noting that Eutelsat OneWeb is still waiting for approval to launch services in India.
Key Points
- The Indian government, through the Press Information Bureau, said its satellite communication regulatory framework is fair, transparent and non-discriminatory.
- Elon Musk accused unnamed industrialists of blocking Starlink’s entry into India to protect monopolies.
- The government said licensed entities must meet security conditions to protect consumers and their data.
- Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said Eutelsat OneWeb is also awaiting permission to begin services in India.
