Starlink has reportedly submitted its formal acceptance of the key conditions set by the government to secure a licence for launching satellite broadband services in the country. The company has specifically accepted the security and data storage requirements mandated by the government.
These guidelines require the company to store all user data within the country and ensure it can facilitate data interception by intelligence agencies when needed. This is a prerequisite for obtaining any licences under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Further, in a recent letter to the DoT, the company has also requested relaxation on some conditions, which it aims to comply with over a period once its application is approved.
Meanwhile, currently, Starlink’s application is being evaluated by the Ministry of Home Affairs and security agencies. The government, however, has maintained a firm stance, making it clear that it will not relax any norms for global players.
After Starlink’s formal submission, the government has not sought further clarifications.
