India may not be the promised land for Elon Musk https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/india-may-not-be-the-promised-land-for-elon-musk/articleshow/119038423.cms?from=mdr industry experts believe direct-to-cell satellite broadband is unlikely to disrupt India's wireless market due to several factors. Firstly, the technology still faces technical challenges, such as difficulties in maintaining reliable smartphone connectivity due to power and antenna limitations. Secondly, Starlink depends on telecom providers for access to 4G/LTE spectrum, making it reliant on existing networks. Lastly, satellite internet generally delivers slower and less reliable performance c ..
Airtel and Jio mobile users may find Starlink services more affordable than opting directly from the Elon Musk-owned satcom company, industry executives and experts have told ET.
India's telecom regulator plans to recommend that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for around five years to assess initial market adoption, defying Elon Musk's Starlink, which is seeking a 20-year permit, a senior government source has told Reuters.
The government has directed Starlink to establish a control centre in India, TOI reported. This move aims to enable authorities to suspend or shut down communication services in sensitive or troubled areas when necessary to maintain la ..