Starlink says India network built for security, awaits nod
Starlink has said it has designed its India operations to meet the country's security and regulatory needs. It is now awaiting the government's go-ahead to begin services.
The statement came at the India Mobile Congress 2026.
Vice President for Business Operations Lauren Dreyer addressed the event.
She said the company had built its Starlink operations specifically for India.
She said the company was establishing controls at every layer for India. Indian user data would stay within India.
Starlink has built 20 gateway sites with hundreds of antennas in India.
It has partnered with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio.
The Centre has granted licences to Starlink, Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio for satcom services.
But the companies still need spectrum and security clearance to start.
India's security norms require Indian gateways, local control, lawful interception and data localisation.
Traffic must pass only through Indian gateways.
Starlink has been waiting for final approvals for its commercial launch in India.
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