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Starlink Customizes India Operations to Meet Local Security and Regulatory Demands
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CNBC TV18•07-10-2026, 12:47
Starlink Customizes India Operations to Meet Local Security and Regulatory Demands
- •SpaceX’s satellite communication firm Starlink has tailored its operations to fully comply with India's security and regulatory needs.
- •Speaking at the India Mobile Congress 2026, Starlink VP Lauren Dreyer confirmed that Indian user data will be kept strictly within India.
- •The company has already invested in robust ground infrastructure, featuring 20 gateway sites comprising hundreds of antennas.
- •Starlink is among three companies granted licenses to provide satellite communication services in India, pending spectrum and final security clearances.
Key Questions Answered
SpaceX's Starlink has built its operations specifically for India by establishing controls at every layer and keeping Indian user data within the country.
Starlink has invested in and built existing ground infrastructure in India, comprising 20 gateway sites with hundreds of antennas to prepare for service.
Although the government has granted licences to companies like Starlink, satcom providers still require spectrum and security clearance to officially launch their services.
