Starlink's India expansion faces major regulatory roadblocks. The Elon Musk-owned satellite internet company's foreign direct investment application is currently on hold, with the Indian government raising national security concerns. Officials are questioning cross-holdings in parent company SpaceX and demanding security clearances before proceeding. The government worries about potential misuse of Starlink services during conflicts, citing incidents where terminals were used in Iran despite bans. Additionally, India has not yet allocated spectrum frequencies necessary for Starlink to launch operations. Without spectrum allocation, FDI approval, and security compliance clearance, the company cannot begin offering services domestically.
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