Elon Musk backs India for permanent UNSC seat
American billionaire and X owner Elon Musk has spoken in favour of India being given a permanent seat on the UN Security Council (UNSC). “At some point,... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaVodafone Idea denies link-up with Musk's Starlink, stock tanks 5%
Vodafone Idea denied media reports claiming it was in talks with Elon Musk's Starlink. The telecom company refuted the speculation, prompted by BusinessWorld's December 29 report, suggesting discussions during the Vibrant Gujarat summit. Vodafone Idea said that it is not engaged in any such discussions with Starlink and is unaware of the basis for the news item. Key Points
Economic TimesSpaceX discusses spinning off Starlink via IPO as soon as 2024 - Bloomberg News
Elon Musk's SpaceX is discussing an initial public offering for its Starlink satellite business as soon as late 2024, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Key Points
ReutersElon Musk's Starlink set to get licence for Satcom ops
Elon Musk's Starlink is set to receive the licence for SATCOM operations as the government body is satisfied with the company's responses on data storage and transfer norms. The licence will enable Starlink to offer satellite broadband, voice and messaging services to organisations as well as individuals. Key Points
Economic TimesElon Musk's Starlink achieves breakeven cash flow, says system is on all active satellites
Starlink posted a more than six-fold growth in revenue last year. It came in at $1.4 billion, but fell short of targets set by Musk, the Wall Street Journal reported in September, citing documents. Key Points
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JioSpace Fiber vs Elon Musk’s Starlink: Price, connectivity, speed compared
Jio recently launched India's first satellite-based internet service, JioSpace Fiber in the country. The Gigabit satellite internet technology is aimed to provide high-speed broadband in remote areas. Key Points
India TodayAntony Blinken says U.S. had talks with Elon Musk about Starlink in Ukraine
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. government spoke to Elon Musk about Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine Key Points
The HinduElon Musk, U.S. discussed Starlink in Ukraine, Blinken says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Saturday that the U.S. government has had conversations with Elon Musk about the use of Starlink satellite internet in Ukraine. Key Points
ReutersGovt reportedly expediting Starlink's license ahead of Elon Musk's India visit. All we know so far
Elon Musk to visit India for 48 hours, making key announcements related to Tesla and Starlink. DoT expediting granting license to Starlink service, considering security issues. Musk expected to meet PM Modi and other officials, seeking reduction in import duties on electric vehicles. Key Points
mintVerizon case may be delaying Starlink's satcom licence, too
India cautious after it learnt that Verizon had investment from Pakistan and Bangladesh . Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, is facing delays in obtaining a license for satellite broadband services in India, with Verizon Communications partly to blame, according to sources. Starlink's application is hindered by mandatory ownership disclosure rules. Key Points
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Starlink takes another step for India foray
The US company had earlier applied to the department of telecommunications (DoT) for getting a global mobile personal communication by satellite services (GMPCS) licence. Officials aware of the details told ET that a security check from the ministry of home affairs is underway for Starlink's GMPCS licence, which is likely to be granted in a couple of months. Key Points
Economic TimesWeekly Tech recap: From Microsoft's Copilot key to Redmi Note 13 5G series launch; top tech events of the week
SpaceX's Starlink launches satellites with direct-to-cell capabilities, enabling global access to texting, calling, and browsing on smartphones.Microsoft introduces Copilot key for Windows 11 PCs, opening up AI capabilities on the operating system. Checkout the top tech events of the wek. Key Points
mintIndia to allot satellite internet airwaves without auction in win for Musk
The proposal was included in a new draft bill for the telecommunications sector, which seeks to replace the 138-year old Indian Telegraph Act that currently governs the sector. The bill was tabled for approval in parliament on Monday. While Starlink and its global peers like Amazon's Project Kuiper, and the British government-backed OneWeb would rejoice in the move, it is a setback to Mukesh Ambani, Asia's wealthiest, who runs Indian telecom giant Reliance Jio. Key Points
Economic TimesIsrael says it’s discussing Starlink wartime backup with Elon Musk's SpaceX
Israel-Hamas War: The announcement comes as Israel goes to war with Hamas in Gaza, following a deadly cross-border invasion on Oct. 7. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesAmazon confirms plans to roll out satcom broadband
Amazon has expressed its interest in bringing affordable broadband to India by entering the country's satcom market. The company's Project Kuiper aims to provide fast and affordable broadband to underserved communities, including rural areas. Amazon is currently in the process of obtaining the necessary approvals from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre and is expected to apply for a GMPCS license from the telecommunications department. Key Points
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