Starlink’s Mumbai Demos: Satellite Broadband’s Secure Leap for India’s Tri-Service Comms Backbone
Demo Details: Security First
Trials prove interception capabilities; gateways in Mumbai/Noida/Chennai. Vs. China tracking: Starlink’s LEO edge for low-latency.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| 600 Gbps, jam-resistant | Data sovereignty risks |
| HADR in LAC/IOR | Regulatory pricing pending |
Tri-Service Backbone: From Trials to Ops
Enhances post-Op Sindoor comms; early 2026 launch if TRAI nods. Capacity for 1 lakh users scales to theatre commands.
Sovereignty Balance: Hybrid Future
Integrate with INSAT for resilience; challenges: Pricing (₹500-1,000/month?).
