New Delhi, July 9 -- Elon Musk's Starlink has reportedly secured a crucial regulatory clearance in India, receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to offer satellite internet services.

As per Moneycontrol, Starlink is set to be awarded GMPCS, VSAT, and ISP licences, contingent on fulfilling all national security and infrastructure obligations.

Security protocols and infrastructure commitments

The LoI aligns with the Centre's tightened norms for satellite internet providers, now mandating data localisation, lawful interception capabilities, gateway security clearance, and local equipment manufacturing.

Starlink must also establish earth station gateways-crucial to bridging satellites and ground...