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India asks Starlink to obtain license for internet services

Posted November 27, 2021 6:00 am

The Associated Press

NEW DELHI (AP) - The Indian government has asked Starlink Internet Services of Elon Musk's SpaceX aerospace company to comply with the country's regulatory framework before offering its satellite-based internet services.

A Communications Ministry statement late Friday said that because Starlink is not the holder of a license, the public is advised not to subscribe to Starlink services that are being advertised.

"The same is also evident from the website of Starlink ( www.starlink.com ) wherein satellite-based internet services can be booked by users in Indian territory,'Å¥ it said.

There was no immediate comment from Musk's company.

Media reports said Musk's SpaceX has been accepting preorders for the beta version of the service for a fully refundable deposit of 7,400 rupees ($99).

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