Musk’s Starlink will use Aadhaar authentication for verifying customers

New Delhi, Aug 21 (UNI) The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd, a satellite-based internet provider.

Now, Starlink will use Aadhaar authentication for customer verification for an easy and smooth operational flow.

The appointment of Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd as a Sub-Authentication User Agency and Sub-eKYC user agency was done in the presence of CEO UIDAI Bhuvnesh Kumar, Manish Bhardwaj, DDG, UIDAI, and Parnil Urdhwareshe, Director, Starlink India.

According to the official statement, “Starlink’s onboarding with Aadhaar authentication has 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.”

Moreover, the use of Aadhaar authentication by Starlink shows India’s robust digital infrastructure. Aadhaar can drive both transparency and accountability in Starlink processes.

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