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India – Elon Musk’s satellite internet firm Starlink is preparing to launch operations in India within the next two months, following official clearance from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Starlink, which is owned by Musk’s aerospace company SpaceX, received a long-awaited licence last week to provide satellite-based broadband services across the country. It now becomes the third company with such a permit in India, joining OneWeb (backed by Bharti Enterprises and Eutelsat) and Reliance Jio’s satellite venture.
The company plans to offer a one-month free trial to new customers who purchase its equipment. According to local media reports, the starter kit consisting of a satellite dish and Wi-Fi router will cost around ₹33,000, with a monthly subscription priced at ₹3,000 for unlimited data.
Starlink’s arrival has been seen as a potential game-changer for internet access in India’s most remote corners areas that have long been bypassed by fibre and mobile networks.
“The aim is to bring fast, reliable internet to parts of the country where conventional infrastructure doesn’t reach,” said a telecom analyst in New Delhi, speaking on condition of anonymity due to industry ties. “It’s not just about convenience it could mean access to education, health care, and markets.”
Government officials have yet to comment publicly on the rollout plan. However, the DoT’s approval follows more than a year of back-and-forth with Starlink, which was previously warned against accepting pre-orders before receiving regulatory clearance.
India’s mountainous and rural regions particularly in the north and northeast stand to benefit most. In places like Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh, internet coverage remains patchy or entirely absent, leaving millions of people without reliable access to digital services.
“This is where satellite internet becomes vital,” said Mitali Ghosh, a technology policy researcher in Mumbai. “The rollout needs to be affordable and well supported, but the potential is huge.”
Pricing appears consistent with Starlink’s strategy in South Asia. In Bangladesh and Bhutan, where the service is already live, the hardware is sold at the same ₹33,000 price point.
Globally, Starlink is now available in over 100 countries. Its service typically comes in two tiers: a basic plan for smaller households and a more data-heavy option for larger homes and businesses. In some regions, roaming and maritime packages are also available.
Musk has long argued that space-based internet will play a key role in bridging the global digital divide. Still, questions remain in India over affordability and long-term service reliability, especially in weather-prone and low-income areas.
As of now, no exact launch date has been confirmed. But with the licence secured and pricing finalised, Starlink’s entry into the Indian market seems all but imminent.
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