Key Takeaways
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Authority Involved | UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) |
| Partner | Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt. Ltd. |
| Purpose | Aadhaar-based customer verification and e-KYC onboarding |
| Verification Method | Aadhaar authentication (voluntary for users) |
| Designation | Starlink appointed as Sub-Authentication User Agency & Sub-eKYC User Agency |
| Officials Present | Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar (CEO UIDAI), Shri Manish Bhardwaj (DDG UIDAI), Parnil Urdhwareshe (Director, Starlink India) |
| Impact | Seamless onboarding, compliance with KYC, and expansion of high-speed internet services |
| Significance | Demonstrates scalability, reliability, and innovation through India’s digital infrastructure |
Source: UIDAI Press Release
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has officially onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt. Ltd., the satellite-based internet provider, to use Aadhaar Authentication for customer verification. This collaboration aims to make Starlink’s customer onboarding process smoother, faster, and more secure while ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.
With this partnership, Aadhaar e-KYC will enable paperless and quick verification of Starlink’s users. The move marks a significant synergy between India’s trusted digital identity system and global satellite technology, enhancing access to high-speed internet for households, businesses, and institutions across the country.
UIDAI has appointed Starlink as a Sub-Authentication User Agency and Sub-eKYC User Agency. The appointment ceremony was attended by Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, CEO UIDAI; Shri Manish Bhardwaj, Deputy Director General UIDAI; and Parnil Urdhwareshe, Director of Starlink India.
UIDAI emphasized that Aadhaar authentication will remain voluntary for users under the existing regulatory framework. The integration also highlights the growing adoption of Aadhaar’s face authentication solution, which is gaining momentum due to its ease of use and convenience.
This step reinforces India’s digital infrastructure, showcasing its scalability, reliability, and transparency in enabling innovative service delivery.
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