The Morning Brief Will Musk’s Starlink Finally Come to India?
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Dec 12, 2024 Join Siddhant Cally, a Research Analyst at Counterpoint Research, and Ashutosh Sharma, VP at Forrester, as they dive into the satellite communication revolution in India. They discuss how Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper could disrupt the telecom landscape, sparking concerns from major companies. Key topics include the potential benefits for remote education and healthcare, regulatory hurdles that satellite providers face, and the urgent need for innovation amidst market tensions. Will India be ready for satellite internet?
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Need for Satellite Communication
- Satellite communication is crucial for connecting everyone, especially with rising content consumption.
- It benefits residential users, travelers, mission-critical services, and remote locations like ports and boats.
Starlink's Advantage
- Starlink's success is due to its rapid growth, vast satellite constellation, and expanding global presence.
- Its low earth orbit allows for lower latency and faster speeds, making it attractive to users in remote areas.
Government's Role in Satcom
- The government should normalize entry barriers for global Satcom leaders, not lower them.
- Temporary relaxations in policy approvals, tariffs, and FDI norms can help initial momentum.