Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Direct-to-Phone Satellite Tech: Starlink Relaunches India Approval Bid
By TechShots Studio
Elon Musk’s Starlink has re-applied for security and operational clearances in India using its advanced Gen-2 satellite constellation. The updated filing seeks regulatory approval for Direct-to-Device (D2D) connectivity, aiming to transmit satellite broadband directly to standard smartphones without specialized ground hardware, bridging critical digital divides in remote and underserved Indian regions.
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