New Delhi, June 10 (IANS): Elon Musk-led Starlink has denied reports claiming that India has frozen approvals for its satellite internet services, stating that it remains engaged in active and productive discussions with the government and continues to receive positive feedback regarding its plans for the country. The clarification came after a Bloomberg report suggested that India had effectively put on hold approvals for Starlink’s commercial operations due to concerns over the use of its satellite terminals in the Iran conflict. Responding to the report, Lauren Dreyer, Vice President of Starlink Business Operations, said the company has complied with all regulatory and security requirements and remains committed to launching its services in India. In a post on social media platform X, Dreyer described the reports as misleading and based on unsubstantiated claims from anonymous sources.
Dreyer said Starlink has worked closely with the Indian government through all necessary regulatory and compliance processes in a transparent and responsible manner. She added that the company has developed a customised deployment model tailored to India’s sovereign technology, regulatory and security requirements. According to Dreyer, Starlink has received encouraging feedback on its capabilities and potential to support connectivity in remote and underserved regions across the country. The company remains committed to bringing its services to India and is continuing its engagement with authorities to secure final approvals. Starlink has already applied for a licence to provide satellite communication services in India and has received a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the government, while awaiting final regulatory clearance before beginning commercial operations. The development comes as SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a potential Nasdaq listing that could value the company at around $1.75 trillion.