Starlink, Elon Musk and TRAI

Elon Musk's Starlink Could Be Limited To 'Mobile Dark' Zones In India: Report
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is likely to push for satellite internet services to be initially limited to mobile dark zones — regions lacking terrestrial network coverage. This move comes as Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio establish partnerships with SpaceX’s Starlink,
TRAI plans to limit satellite permits to 5 years, defying Musk's Starlink
Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is currently working on key recommendations to the federal government, including a time frame and pricing of satellite spectrum
Elon Musk’s Starlink stares at uncertain future in India as TRAI mulls license curbs
TRAI is set to recommend a five-year timeframe for satellite spectrum licenses, enabling market assessment and price adjustments. This stance opposes Elon Musk’s 20-year request, as Jio and Airtel push for shorter licensing durations amid emerging collaborations.
India Watchdog To Limit Satellite Permits To Five Years
India’s telecom regulator intes to suggest that satellite broadband spectrum be allocated for around five years in order to gauge initial market uptake, defying Elon Musk’s Starlink, which is seeking a 20-year permit,
TRAI favors 5-year satellite spectrum licence, defies Starlink’s 20-year demand: Reports
The official also noted that satellite spectrum pricing "will be substantially lower" than conventional telecom licences, which are typically awarded via auction for 20 years.
India May Limit Starlink’s Satellite Spectrum to 5 Years, Defying Musk’s 20-Year Request
Indias telecom regulator, TRAI, is set to recommend a five-year allocation for satellite broadband spectrum, challenging Elon Musks Starlink, which sought a 20-year permit. This move aims to assess market adoption
The spectrum challenge: Starlink may have a new Indian hurdle as TRAI eyes 5-year spectrum allocation
TRAI's spectrum recommendation challenges Starlink's 20-year request, but aligns with that of Indian telecom players ...
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Govt Flags Security Concerns Ahead Of Starlink’s India Launch
Ahead of Starlink’s entry into India, the government has directed the Elon Musk-led satcom operator to comply with a slew of ...
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Trai may restrict Starlink to mobile dark regions
According to analysts, Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology, which utilises specially designed satellites to function as ...
Today’s Cache | Meta to begin X-style fact-checking; India watchdog may limit satellite permits; OpenAI and SoftBank’s AI data centre plan
Meta to begin X-style fact-checking. Meta is set to apply the Community Notes-style of fact-checking that was implemented on ...
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TRAI Mulling Satcom Spectrum Allotment For Five Years; A Fourth Of Starlink’s Demand: Report
TRAI is mulling to recommend allotment of satellite broadband spectrum for five years to assess initial market adoption.
TRAI to propose five-year satellite spectrum license: Report
India’s telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), intends to propose a five-year satellite ...
Trai may restrict Starlink, satcom firms to mobile dark spot regions
This move could alleviate concerns earlier expressed by Jio and Bharti Airtel, among other telecom operators, that global ...