The Government of India has defended its satellite communication regulatory framework as “fair and non-discriminatory”, while SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has accused unnamed “oligarchs” of blocking Starlink’s entry into the country. The developments come as Starlink and two other satellite broadband providers move through India’s regulatory process, with security clearances and spectrum assignment still pending. Continue reading “India refutes Elon Musk’s claim that Starlink is being blocked, citing regulatory norms”