Musk's Starlink gets key India licence from telecoms ministry, sources say
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Jun 06 2025
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Source: Reuters
Starlink's License Approval: Elon Musk's Starlink has received a crucial license from India's telecoms ministry, allowing it to move closer to launching commercial operations in India, following similar approvals for Eutelsat and OneWeb.
Regulatory Challenges: The approval comes after delays since 2022 due to national security concerns, and amidst disputes over spectrum allocation with Mukesh Ambani's Jio, with the Indian government favoring Musk's stance on spectrum assignment.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
