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SpaceX has long viewed India — where more than 652 million people currently lack a reliable internet connection — as a key target for Starlink. But first it faces government security concerns, especially in border regions where terminals were recently seized from insurgents and drug smugglers.

Starlink has announced partnerships with major Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to distribute its terminals. More than 652 million Indians currently lack reliable internet, a vast potential market. However, Starlink’s expansion faces complex regulatory requirements, pressure from terrestrial carriers, and government security concerns, especially in border regions where unregistered terminals were recently seized from insurgents and smugglers.

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