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Starlink says India network ready with 20 gateway sites
Business Standard··5d ago
Starlink Vice President Lauren Dreyer said India operations meet Indian security and regulatory needs. At India Mobile Congress 2026, she said Indian user data stays in India with controls at every layer. Starlink has built 20 gateway sites with hundreds of antennas. Three firms hold licences, but spectrum and security clearance are still required to start services.
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What It Means For You
- Licensed satcom firms still need spectrum and security clearance before retail service begins.
- Dreyer said ground infrastructure and operations are already in place to serve India.
- User data for Indian subscribers is to remain inside the country under Starlink's design.
What's Happening
- Dreyer spoke on Wednesday at India Mobile Congress 2026 about the India build-out.
- She said Starlink invested in infrastructure required for the Indian market.
- The government has granted satellite communication licences to three companies including Starlink.
What Still Blocks Launch
- Spectrum allocation and security clearances remain pending before commercial rollout.
- The 20 gateway sites comprise hundreds of antennas, Dreyer said.
- Business Standard noted the body text came from a syndicated feed.
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