Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is preparing to conduct vital security and technical demonstration runs in Mumbai on October 30th and 31st. These scheduled trials are a critical step to ensure the company’s compliance with India’s satellite broadband service regulations.
According to sources, these demonstrations will take place before various law enforcement agencies and will utilize the provisional spectrum already allocated to Starlink. This marks a significant stride for Starlink as it moves closer to its much-anticipated entry into the burgeoning Indian satellite broadband market.
Successfully completing these demos is an absolute prerequisite for Starlink to obtain the necessary clearances and officially launch its commercial services in the country. The demonstrations aim to specifically showcase adherence to the stringent security and technical requirements outlined in the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) authorization.