New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on October 9, 2026, that Starlink, Reliance Jio and OneWeb can begin satellite communication services in India after meeting security requirements and other regulatory conditions. At the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 in New Delhi, Scindia stated that the government will keep the technology neutral and customers will be able to select services in a competitive market.

The minister said that India will not tolerate monopolies and has given all eligible applicants permission to enter this sector as satellite communication operators. Amazon's Project Kuiper needs to go through the process of obtaining the necessary licences for operations in the country, he added...