Tech billionaire Elon Musk asked on Thursday why Starlink remains unlicensed in India after five years of regulatory compliance, prompting a response from Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi.
The Ministry of Communications rejected Musk's claims as baseless, stating that India maintains a fair framework where Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Jio Satellite Communications are undergoing security assessments.
Musk awaits security clearance and spectrum assignment after receiving a Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite licence, while Starlink partner Bharti Airtel explores rural connectivity.