Starlink Wins Approval to Operate Across India's Rural Areas

India's space regulator approved Starlink for commercial operations on July 9, 2025, capping a multi-stage review that started in May. The license covers rural and underserved areas only—not cities—and runs five years through mid-2030. OneWeb, Amazon's Kuiper, and domestic carriers Jio and Airtel remain competitors. Real market success will hinge on terminal pricing and subsidy strategies rather than regulatory hurdles.