India, Oct. 24 -- Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk's Starlink has commenced mandatory security testing in the country before launching it in India, media reports said.

Security trials are one of the final and most critical steps before launching commercial satellite broadband services in India. Rumours now hint at a potential launch for the SpaceX-owned venture as early as 2026, reported The Financial Express.

The ongoing security operations are necessary for all foreign and domestic telecom operators in India.

This testing phase follows Starlink receiving key government approvals and provisional spectrum assignment earlier this year, despite previous regulatory hurdles and security concerns regarding the unauthorised use of Starlink device...