Starlink satellite internet service is all set to make a debut in India, and it has already started taking first steps like collaborating with state governments, setting up new offices in India, and a lot
more in the background. Pretty recently, Elon Musk's firm partnered with the government of Maharashtra to set up Starlink in the underserved areas. Now, if you are someone who is looking to know everything about the service, then you are at the right place.
Starlink Release Date In India, Availability, and Maximum Connections
Starlink is still short of a couple of approvals from different government departments. Speculations are that the company will get clearance from the same before the end of this year. Keeping all that in mind, we can expect the Starlink satellite internet to deploy its operations in India by the first quarter of 2026.
Also Read: Elon Musk Says AI And Humanoid Robots Will Make Everyone Wealthy And Remove PovertyComing to the availability, the Starlink services will be mostly focused on the underserved areas of the country. The reason behind the same is the pricing at which it will be introduced, which we will discuss further. Apart from that, the Indian government has put an upper cap on the number of connections Starlink can distribute in India. So, Elon Musk's satellite internet service will be capped at 20 lakh connections in the Indian market.
Starlink Price In India, Plans, And Speeds
The Starlink satellite internet service will be available in the Indian market at a starting price of Rs 3,300 and can go up to Rs 6,000 per month. Apart from that, the service will have a one-time setup cost of Rs 30,000. The service will have a speed range of 25Mbps to 225Mbps, out of which the former could be the speed offered by the entry-level plan. Readers should know that the details mentioned here are based on speculations and leaks. So, all the readers are suggested to take the information with a grain of salt.