Starlink Security Clearance Pending for Satellite Internet Firms
Government sources say security clearance has not yet been given to any of the three companies holding satellite internet licences in India. Starlink, run by tech billionaire Elon Musk, applied last among them, so its approval comes later in the queue.
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Context: Satellite internet sends signals from orbit to small dishes on the ground, helping remote areas with few towers. India has been slow to launch it, and security checks are required before services can begin.
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