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Starlink Builds 20 Gateway Sites in India and Confirms Local Data Storage
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 11:43
Starlink Builds 20 Gateway Sites in India and Confirms Local Data Storage
- •Starlink has designed its operations to fully comply with Indian security and regulatory requirements.
- •SpaceX Vice President Lauren Dreyer announced the setup of 20 gateway sites with hundreds of antennas in India.
- •The company confirmed that all Indian user data will remain securely within the country.
- •Starlink is among three companies granted licenses to provide satellite communication services in India.
- •The satcom provider is currently awaiting spectrum allocation and final security clearance to launch its services.
Key Questions Answered
Starlink has built 20 gateway sites in India comprising hundreds of antennas as part of its ground infrastructure to serve the Indian market and comply with security requirements.
Starlink has designed its operations to keep Indian user data strictly within India in compliance with domestic security and regulatory needs.
Although the government has granted licenses to three companies including Starlink, satcom providers still need spectrum and security clearance before they can begin offering their services.
