India Defends Satellite Internet Approval Process
India defended its satellite internet approval process as fair following claims by Elon Musk that oligarchs are blocking Starlink. The telecommunications ministry stated that security assessments are underway for all entities.
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India defended its satellite internet licensing framework as fair on Thursday afternoon, after billionaire Elon Musk claimed unnamed oligarchs were blocking Starlink's market entry. The dispute highlights regulatory friction in a broadband market projected to reach $1.9B by 2030. Investors are monitoring spectrum allocations as commercial rollouts face ongoing security clearances.
