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India says it welcomes all satellite communications providers, with service launches contingent on spectrum and security clearan

Government sources said India welcomes all players in satellite communications and that customers will ultimately choose among providers including Jio, OneWeb and Starlink. Starlink was the last to apply and submit compliance materials, while spectrum allocation and security compliance remain prerequisites for service rollouts. Separately, Russian officials warned that Western satellite services could pose risks to sovereign countries.

Discovered 2026-11-06T01:35:19.779255-08:00 | 2026-11-06T01:35:19.779255-08:00

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India’s position signals an open competitive field for satcom providers, but commercial entry depends on spectrum allocation and security compliance.
Jio, OneWeb and Starlink are identified as potential competitors; the government says customers will decide among services, making authorization and rollout timing central to market access.
Russian officials’ warning about Western satcom services underscores that security concerns around satellite connectivity are also part of the geopolitical debate.

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