Starlink's Crucial Mumbai Demo: Paving the Way for Indian Satellite Broadband
Starlink, led by Elon Musk, will conduct satellite broadband demonstration runs in Mumbai on October 30-31 to meet security and technical compliance. These demos are crucial for obtaining necessary clearances for launching commercial services in the Indian market, marking Starlink's significant step towards entering India's broadband sector.
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Starlink, the satellite internet service spearheaded by Elon Musk, is all set to conduct demonstration runs in Mumbai at the end of October. The demonstrations are scheduled for October 30 and 31 and are crucial for showing compliance with security and technical standards, typically required for satellite broadband operations.
The demonstrations, as revealed by anonymous sources, will be observed by law enforcement agencies. They will be based on the provisional spectrum currently assigned to Starlink, marking a significant phase before Starlink's anticipated entry into India's burgeoning satellite broadband market.
According to sources, these demos are critical for Starlink to gain the necessary approvals and clearances required to launch commercial services within India. This event signifies another forward step for Starlink in expanding its global reach by tapping into the Indian broadband sector.
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