Elon Musk pitches Starlink for India, says it would help the ‘least served’ | India News

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has expressed interest in bringing his Starlink satellite internet service to India. Musk stated that Starlink could provide connectivity to underserved areas, a significant undertaking in a nation with a large rural population and varying levels of internet access. This announcement comes as India continues to expand its digital infrastructure and aims to connect more citizens to the online world.

Starlink, a constellation of satellites orbiting Earth, aims to provide broadband internet access globally, particularly in regions lacking terrestrial infrastructure. Previous attempts by Starlink to launch in India faced regulatory hurdles, including the need for specific operating licenses and spectrum allocation. Musk's renewed focus suggests a potential pathway forward for the service to operate within the Indian market.