Disconnect already between Musk's Starlink and Indian telecom ministry?

Updated : Apr 13, 2021 17:03
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Editorji News Desk

The Economic Times reports that the Telecom Ministry is examining if the Technoking Musk's plan to  pre-sell Starlink satellite internet service in the country violates any norms. 

Musk founded SpaceX is accepting pre-booking orders for Starlink's beta service for a fee of $99, which is refundable. 

The scrutiny comes after the Broadband India Forum which has members such as Airtel, Amazon, Microsoft recently asked the government to stop SpaceX from pre-selling the beta version of its Starlink satellite internet services in India on the grounds that the operator did not have a suitable licence or authorisation.

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