Elon Musk’s Starlink will demonstrate its satellite broadband services security to law enforcement agencies (LEAs) in Mumbai on October 30 and 31, marking a key step before the commercial rollout of its satellite communication (satcom) services in India, according to sources.

The demonstration will allow LEAs to assess Starlink’s lawful interception and security compliance mechanisms — a prerequisite for commercial launch once the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) allocates spectrum.

In Mumbai, Starlink’s parent company SpaceX has already set up three ground stations, which will serve as the company’s India hub. Officials will begin on-site inspections this week, according to sources.

Starlink has sought approval to establish three gateway stations — in Mumbai, Chennai, and Noida —

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