Key insights
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Security compliance required: Starlink, OneWeb, and Reliance Jio need to comply with Indian security rules including data localization before spectrum allocation.
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Spectrum pricing unsettled: Department of Telecom and TRAI have differences on pricing which the Digital Communication Commission will decide.
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Vodafone Idea relief pending: The government is considering relief for Vodafone Idea, which faces large financial liabilities.
Takeaways
India balances national security with telecom development by ensuring satellite operators meet strict security standards before service rollout.