TechnologyPhoto: The News MinuteStarlink's Indian Licence and Delays Explained
Starlink has held an Indian licence since June 2025 but cannot sell connections due to pending security clearance from the Home Ministry. The delay follows concerns after Starlink dishes appeared in the Iran war zone, where it was unlicensed. Elon Musk publicly blamed Mukesh Ambani for the holdup, while the Indian government says it is following due process. The licence controls Starlink's physical infrastructure in India but not its satellites or software.
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