Musk’s Starlink To Use Aadhaar For Customer Verification

NEW DELHI- The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded Elon Musk-owned global satellite internet provider Starlink Satellite Communication Private Limited, allowing the company to use Aadhaar authentication for verifying its customers, the Ministry of Electronics and IT announced.

Officials said this step will make the process of customer verification smooth, secure, and hassle-free. Under the arrangement, Starlink will use Aadhaar e-KYC to onboard new users. This means customers can complete their verification quickly and paperlessly while staying compliant with Know Your Customer (KYC) norms.

UIDAI clarified that Aadhaar authentication will be voluntary, as per existing rules. (IANS)