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Starlink Says India Operations Meet Security and Regulatory Requirements
Starlink says it has prepared its operations in India to follow the country’s rules.
A company official said Indian users’ data will stay in India.
Starlink has also built 20 ground sites with hundreds of antennas.
These sites are part of the equipment needed to provide satellite internet service.
The Indian government has given licences to three companies to offer satellite communication services.
But companies still need spectrum and security clearance before they can start service.
Starlink says it has built India-specific operations and ground infrastructure to meet security and regulatory requirements.
Lauren Dreyer, Starlink’s vice president of business operations, spoke at India Mobile Congress 2026 on Wednesday.
Dreyer said controls have been established at every layer and Indian user data will remain in India.
Starlink says it has built 20 gateway sites in India, containing hundreds of antennas.
The government has licensed three companies, including Starlink, for satellite communications, but providers still need spectrum and security clearance to launch services.
- Who
- Starlink and its vice president of business operations, Lauren Dreyer; the government has licensed three satellite communication companies.
- What
- Starlink says it has built India-specific operations and ground infrastructure to meet security and regulatory requirements.
- Where
- India.
- When
- Wednesday, during India Mobile Congress 2026.
- Why
- To comply with Indian security requirements and other regulations and prepare to serve the Indian market.
Starlink’s readiness
Requirements still pending
Preparation to serve India
Starlink’s readiness
Starlink says it has invested in India-specific operations, established controls, and built 20 gateway sites to be ready to serve the market.
Requirements still pending
Satellite communication companies still require spectrum and security clearance before they can begin services.
Key facts
- Official
- Lauren Dreyer, Starlink vice president of business operations
- Event
- India Mobile Congress 2026
- Gateway sites
- 20
- Ground infrastructure
- Hundreds of antennas across the gateway sites, according to Dreyer
- Data handling
- Starlink says Indian user data will remain in India
- Licences
- The government has licensed three companies to provide satellite communication services in India
- Remaining requirements
- Spectrum and security clearance are required before satellite communication companies can begin services
Quotes
Lauren Dreyer
Vice president of Starlink Business Operations at SpaceX.
“I think different countries have different risk perceptions. If you were looking at a very secure government service, it might not be going over one of these more flexible channels, but if you have got a consumer service, you are not concerned much there besides ensuring security of their data”
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“We're standing ready to serve India once India is ready. We're ready to work with the government, ready to work with operators, ready to work with industry to this end. We're ready to help Prime Minister Modi achieve his vision of 100% connectivity throughout India”
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