UIDAI onboards Starlink for Aadhaar-based e-KYC:
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has onboarded Starlink Satellite Communication Pvt Ltd to use Aadhaar authentication for customer verification. The announcement, made on August 20, 2025, marks a significant synergy between India’s trusted digital identity system and cutting-edge satellite internet technology. Starlink, a satellite-based global internet provider, will now use Aadhaar-based e-KYC and authentication for onboarding Indian users. The process will be voluntary and in line with existing KYC rules and data protection norms. This will enable faster, paperless, and compliant onboarding of customers in remote and rural areas.
