Which international service provider received a Unified Licence to offer satellite internet services in India in 2025?

Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Starlink
Explanation:
. In 2025, Elon Musk’s Starlink was granted a Unified Licence by the Department of Telecommunications to launch satellite internet services in India.
. The licence permits Starlink to provide GMPCS/ISP satellite broadband services across the country.
. This regulatory clearance removed the main hurdle for Starlink’s commercial satellite internet rollout in India.
Information Booster:
. Starlink plans to deliver high‑speed, low‑latency internet to remote and rural parts of India using a low‑Earth‑orbit satellite constellation.
. Licence conditions require Indian user traffic to pass through India‑based gateways and comply with local security norms.
Additional Knowledge:
Google Project Kuiper (Option b)
. Amazon’s Kuiper has expressed interest but has not received a Unified Licence in India as of 2025.
OneWeb (Option c)
. OneWeb/Eutelsat has permissions for certain trials and services but is not the provider referred to in the 2025 Unified Licence decision.
SES/Jio-SES (Option d)
. The Jio‑SES joint venture is progressing towards satellite broadband but was still awaiting full Unified Licence clearance when Starlink received its licence.