Starlink Finally Gets GMPCS License in India from DoT

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned company, has been trying for years to be a part of the Indian connectivity ecosystem

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Well, Starlink has just taken a big step further into being the third company on this list.

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Now, as per a Livemint report, Starlink has been allowed to offer satellite broadband services in India.

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DoT has reportedly granted Starlink the crucial Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license.

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Starlink already offers services in many parts of the world, and so its products and offerings are known to the market.

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The company has solutions for everyone, whether you are traveling on the road, sitting inside your house

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Elon Musk-owned Starlink is also bringing a Direct-to-Cell service wherein customers will be able to send texts

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and use data through the satellite network in case of emergencies when the mobile networks are down.

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