'Get licence before offering satellite-based services': Centre to Starlink

'Given the fact that Starlink is not a licensee, the public is advised not to subscribe to Starlink services being advertised,' says Ministry of Communications

Department of Telecommunications on Friday has pointed out that 'Starlink Internet Services' is not licensed to offer satellite-based internet services in India as being advertised to the public.

"It has come to notice that M/s Starlink has started pre-selling/booking of the satellite based Starlink Internet Services in India. 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," said Ministry of Communications in a statement.

"For rendering satellite based services in India, requisite license(s) from Department of Telecommunications, Government of India are required. It is hereby informed to the