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Starlink's entry won't pose threat to BSNL, telcos
The New Indian Express Tirupati
|July 29, 2025
ELON MUSK-led satellite communication services provider Starlink will not pose a major threat to state-run BSNL or other telecom operators, as it can serve only up to 20 lakh connections in India, Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar said.
The minister said even if demand exceeds 20 lakh users, Starlink's supply will remain limited. With Starlink entering India, there were concerns among telcos about losing customers. "Starlink can have only 20 lakh customer
This story is from the July 29, 2025 edition of The New Indian Express Tirupati.
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