# Why Starlink is still waiting to launch in India

https://mins.news/en/item/96622

- DW, 2026-10-12 14:33 UTC
- Tech
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/starlink-india-launch-why-elon-musk-is-still-waiting/a-79643043?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Starlink has secured key approvals and signed distribution agreements with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, but has yet to begin commercial operations in India. Security checks, competition and the investment climate are under scrutiny. India’s communications ministry says security assessments are under way for all three licensed satellite operators, which are at broadly similar regulatory stages.

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