New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- India welcomes every player in the satellite communications (satcom) sector, and consumers will ultimately decide which service provider to choose based on pricing, value and quality, government sources said on Friday, amid concerns raised by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk over Starlink's entry into the Indian market.

Sources said the government has maintained a transparent and uniform licensing process for all satellite communication operators, with three companies -- Jio, OneWeb and Starlink -- having secured licences to operate in the country.

"Customer is the king," an official said, emphasising that consumers would have the freedom to select service providers based on their preferences, affordability and the quality of s...