Satellite internet providers in India must meet security rules, government clarifies

All satellite broadband providers need to follow security norms to operate in India. The government shared this clarification last week while responding to claims made by Elon Musk. Musk had earlier stated that Starlink services in India need to be affordable.

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Satellite internet providers use signals from space to deliver broadband connections to remote areas where regular cables cannot reach. Governments across the world set strict security rules for these services to keep national communication networks safe and protected from cyber threats.