BL Explainer: Why is Starlink struggling to enter the Indian market?

Starlink resubmitted Gen 2 authorization but hasn't launched despite GMPCS license and Feb 2026 spectrum due to regulatory and security blocks. Jio's 1,650-satellite constellation with government backing, combined with Starlink's prohibitive pricing and geopolitical tensions, block access to India's 200M+ rural users where satcom is critical for connectivity.