Bharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal (File Photo)
\n\nBharti Enterprises Founder and Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has asserted that his group is ahead of Elon Musk’s Starlink in securing regulatory approvals for satellite connectivity services in India, stressing years of preparations to launch the offering. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, Mittal was asked about Musk’s recent comments targeting India’s telecom billionaires as Starlink prepares to enter the country. In response, Mittal pointed to Bharti’s long-standing efforts to obtain the necessary permissions and its readiness to begin operations.
\n\nThe executive said Bharti had submitted its application for regulatory clearances five years ago. According to him, the company’s terrestrial network infrastructure has also been ready for the past three years, while its satellites have been positioned over India for five years.
\n\n"We are all awaiting our approvals," Mittal said, adding that Bharti was "significantly ahead of the queue" compared with Starlink.
\n\nMittal said preparations for satellite connectivity in India were at an advanced stage, with final security clearances remaining a key requirement before services could be rolled out.
\n\nOnce the necessary permissions are granted, Bharti will be able to extend connectivity to different parts of the country, including…
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