Starlink To Use Aadhaar For KYC As India Rollout Nears

SpaceX’s satellite internet arm Starlink will use Aadhaar-based verification to register Indian users, the UIDAI announced on Wednesday.

The step aligns the service with mandatory Know-Your-Customer (KYC) rules.

Starlink already holds key approvals from the Department of Telecommunications, including a GMPCS licence and orbital slot clearances.

The UIDAI said Aadhaar e-KYC will simplify sign-ups, ensure regulatory compliance, and enable faster access to high-speed satellite internet for homes, businesses, and institutions.

The network is yet to be rolled out in India and will initially support around 20 lakh subscribers.