Elon Musk-led Starlink will verify its Indian customers using Aadhaar authentication after being formally onboarded as a sub-authentication user agency by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), an official statement said on Wednesday.
The development follows the government’s approval for Starlink to begin offering satellite-based broadband services across the country. According to UIDAI, the use of Aadhaar e-KYC will help Starlink complete customer onboarding in a secure and streamlined manner while fulfilling regulatory compliance requirements.
“The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded satellite-based internet provider Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd. Starlink will use Aadhaar Authentication for customer verification, which will make the entire process smooth, secure and very easy,” the statement said.
UIDAI described the move as a significant fusion of India’s digital identity infrastructure with global satellite technology. “
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Starlink's onboarding with Aadhaar authentication signifies a powerful synergy: India's trusted digital identity joining hands with global satellite technology. Aadhaar e-KYC will facilitate the onboarding of users seamlessly, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while delivering high-speed internet to households, businesses, and institutions,” the authority noted.
Official estimates suggest that Starlink currently has the capacity to onboard around 20 lakh customers in India.
The appointment ceremony, held in New Delhi, was attended by UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, UIDAI Deputy Director General Manish Bhardwaj and Starlink India Director Parnil Urdhwareshe.
Starlink has partnered with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio to distribute its services in India, broadening options for satellite-based connectivity as the country pushes to extend digital coverage into rural and remote areas.
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