Starlink is slowly readying itself for its India chapter. Prior to its launch in India, Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture has commenced mandatory security testing in the country, signaling an imminent local release. Security trials are one of the final and most critical steps before launching commercial satellite broadband services in India. Rumours now hint at a potential launch for the SpaceX -owned venture as early as 2026.

The current round of security evaluations is a necessity for all foreign and domestic telecom operators in India. This testing phase follows Starlink receiving key government approvals and provisional spectrum assignment earlier this year, despite previous regulatory hurdles and security concerns regarding the unauthorised use of Starlink devices in sensitive

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