I believe the issue in f.ex. India is not censorship and population control, but rather a slow bureaucracy and in-fights between different government department

I believe the issue in f.ex. India is not censorship and population control, but rather a slow bureaucracy and in-fights between different government departments and the military. That said, things are changing in India. BSNL were just issued a license for offering IFMC services, including KA-band and L-band services.