🌐 Good Days Coming for Internet in India!
Elon Musk’s satellite-based communications company, Starlink, has now received a license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), India, which is a crucial milestone in the company’s efforts to roll out commercial internet services in India.
📡 Who Else is in the Race?
Starlink is the third company to receive a license from the country to provide internet services via satellite, behind Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications. There’s also Amazon’s Kuiper, waitting in the wings.
This is amazing news—it means that Starlink’s high-end, satellite-oriented service is on schedule to start within the next 12 months and will boast a bandwidth about 600 Gbps or more!
💰 What Will Starlink Cost in India?
While it remains to be seen what Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit internet service will actually cost in India, here’s what we know:
- India currently has the lowest data prices globally.
- In 2022, Bhargava said the upfront charge for a connection would be approximately Rs 1.58 lakh in the first year, dropping to Rs 1.15 lakh from the second year.
This pricing makes Starlink quite an attractive prospect in various Indian markets.
🌍 Starlink’s Global Reach & Services
Starlink is currently available in more than 100 countries, offering:
- Residential Lite – ideal for small households
- Full Residential Plan – suitable for larger families
- Roaming Products – designed for travel and mobile use cases
💸 Global Starlink Pricing Snapshot
Let’s take a quick look at Starlink’s monthly pricing in different countries:
🔶 Asia
| Country | Lite Plan Price | Standard Plan Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bhutan | Rs 3,000 | Rs 4,200 |
| Bangladesh | Rs 3,000 | Rs 4,000 |
| Malaysia | Rs 2,600 | Rs 4,600 |
| Japan | Rs 4,000 | – |
| Philippines | – | Rs 6,000 |
🌍 North America
| Country | Lite Plan Price | Standard Plan Price |
|---|---|---|
| USA (New York) | Rs 2,500 | Rs 4,000 |
| Canada | Rs 6,800 | Rs 9,000 |
🇪🇺 Europe
| Country | Lite Plan Price | Standard Plan Price |
|---|---|---|
| France | Rs 2,800 | Rs 4,000 |
| UK | – | Rs 8,700 |
| Italy | Rs 3,400 | Rs 5,000 |
Note: Starlink is unavailable in countries like Bolivia and Venezuela, and has limited presence in Bosnia, Ukraine, and Serbia.
🌍 Africa
| Country | Lite Plan Price | Standard Plan Price |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | Rs 4,000 | Rs 6,000 |
| Others | Active in Niger, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique |
🇦🇺 Australia & New Zealand
Most of Australia and New Zealand are already within full Starlink coverage, a big win for users in the southern hemisphere!
🚀 The Future is Near…
Even as we prepare to bring Starlink services to India, these findings underscore the immense potential for global connectivity improvements.
Keep an eye out for more news soon, and let’s “join hands” and prepare to welcome a new era of internet services!
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FAQ (Frequent Asked Questions)
❓When is Starlink India officially launching?
Answer: No official date here, but Starlink is already licensed by India’s DOE, according to a media release issued by the DoT, and they are supposed to start operations within 12 months.
❓How much will Starlink internet be in India?
Answer: The first-year cost might be about Rs 1.58 lakh, which will go down to Rs 1.15 lakh from the second year as per an earlier estimate. The target final price will be announced once officially released.
❓Standard vs Residential Lite – which is best for you?
Answer:Residential Lite is the perfect package for a small family of regular internet users.
Standard (Full Residential) Suitable for bigger household or someone who want to enjoy high speed and capacity.
❓How does Starlink match up to India’s present-day broadband options?
Answer: Starlink provides satellite internet, which is perfect for rural and isolated locations that can’t get fiber or cable internet. It’s pricier up front but more inclusive.
❓Can you get Starlink in other nearby countries to India?
Answer: Yes! So Starlink has already been operational in neighbouring countries such as Bhutan, Bangladesh, Japan, Malaysia and Philippines with pricing ranging between Rs 2,600 and Rs 6,000 depending on the plans.
