Sunil Mittal Calls For Indian Control Over Satellite Internet ‘Kill Switch’
Who controls the infrastructure behind satellite internet could become a critical question for India's digital security. Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal has said India must retain control over the ability to restrict or shut down satellite communication services operating within its borders, rather than depending on a foreign company or a single provider.
The remarks come as Eutelsat OneWeb, Jio and Starlink await security clearances to launch commercial satellite broadband services in India. Mittal also stressed that satellite traffic should be monitored and routed through Indian infrastructure. He sees satellite internet as a complement to mobile and fibre networks, particularly for connecting remote and underserved regions.
