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Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Mr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, has declared that Elon Musk's Starlink will be limited to two million connections in India, with internet speeds of up to 200 Mbps. He downplayed worries about rivalry with BSNL, noting Starlink's high cost (about Rs. 3,000 per month) and rural concentration. Starlink just acquired its final licence from IN-SPACe, completing the regulatory process after two years. It has now joined OneWeb and Reliance Jio as certified satellite providers. However, Starlink must yet acquire spectrum, establish ground infrastructure, and pass security tests before it can begin commercial operations. The distribution of Starlink kits will be handled by telecom partners Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio, with agreements struck in April 2025 to match with the company's intended rural connectivity strategy.

Source: IBEF

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