Government’s Big Condition For Starlink : A big step towards high-speed satellite internet service in India came when the central government has clearly stated some conditions for Elon Musk’s company Starlink to start operations in India. Now it has been made mandatory for Starlink to open a local control center (Network Operation Center) to start its satellite internet service in India. Let us know the full details of this entire development.
Starlink wants to offer global satellite internet service in India, but for this the approval of the Government of India i.e. Internet Service Provider (ISP) license is required. The government has clarified that no foreign satellite internet service provider can be licensed without a local control center and data storage.
What are the conditions of the Government of India?
1. It will be mandatory to set up a local Network Control Center (NOC), so that the data of users in India can be processed and monitored in India itself.
2. As per the data localization policy, user data should be stored in the country itself.
3. Security agencies should have the facility of network access when needed.
4. All telecom regulatory guidelines set by the government will have to be followed.
Starlink’s response
No official statement has been made by Starlink at the moment, but according to reports, the company is understanding the demands of the Government of India and is considering the possibilities of setting up a local control center.
The company has previously been active in launching its service in India, but had to stop pre-order collection in 2021 due to lack of necessary permission.
What is the next step?
If Starlink accepts the conditions of the Government of India and sets up a local control center, it may soon get an ISP license. After this, Starlink can play a big role in providing broadband connectivity to remote areas of India.
What will be the benefit of Starlink coming to India?
High-speed internet in remote and rural areas.
Education, health and digital services will get a boost.
Competition will increase for other internet companies, which will provide better services to users.