Elon Musk’s Starlink has taken a major step toward expanding its satellite broadband services in India by partnering with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) to enable Aadhaar-based authentication. The collaboration will allow the global satellite internet provider to verify customers through a faster, paperless, and more secure e-KYC process.
This development follows the government’s recent approval for Starlink to launch satellite-based internet services in the country. With its current capacity, the company aims to onboard nearly 20 lakh customers in the initial phase.
Under the agreement, Starlink has been designated as both a Sub-Authentication User Agency (Sub-AUA) and Sub-eKYC User Agency (Sub-eKUA). The partnership was formalized in the presence of UIDAI CEO Bhuvnesh Kumar, Deputy Director General Manish Bhardwaj, and Starlink India Director Parnil Urdhwareshe.
While Aadhaar authentication will streamline regulatory compliance and customer onboarding, its use will remain voluntary, in line with India’s existing digital identity framework. By integrating Aadhaar’s trusted infrastructure, Starlink seeks to deliver seamless user experiences and extend high-speed satellite internet to underserved and remote regions.
The company is also collaborating with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio to accelerate internet penetration for households, enterprises, and institutions. This strategic alignment of satellite technology with India’s robust digital public infrastructure underscores the country’s emergence as a hub for global technology partnerships.
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