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Musk Clears Final Hurdles for Tesla and Starlink in India

The company will still need to develop physical sites on the ground with technology to connect to satellites, said Varun Gupta, a senior analyst specializing in broadband at Counterpoint Research. Starlink will also need to comply with India’s data localization provisions, Mr. Gupta said. Starlink’s bigger challenge, Mr. Gupta said, may be deciding where to roll out the technology. While some analysts suggest that Starlink’s comparative advantage might be in India’s rural areas, where there are lower rates of broadband access and a clear line of sight to the sky, Mr. Gupta noted that those areas may not have enough of a consumer base. So Starlink might focus instead on semi-urban areas, where Mr. Gupta said growing numbers of people are working remotely and require multiple connections to the internet. Read more.

Overview: MWC Shanghai 2025 highlighted the growing impact of 5G-Advanced and AI across networks, devices, and applications. Chinese carriers and tech companies demonstrated key innovations through keynotes and forums, with a strong focus on mobile network operators, smart city development, and IoT-driven use cases. Standout technologies included AI-powered devices, foldables, servers, and eSIM. This wrap-up report from Counterpoint Research provides an overview of the major announcements and trends shaping the mobile ecosystem. Tablet of Contents: Keynotes and Forums Mobile Network Operators Smart City IoT Systems and Devices Number of Pages: 31 Published Date: July 2025