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Last Updated:June 06, 2025, 18:13 IST
Starlink price in india: Starlink, led by Elon Musk, received a licence for satellite communication services in India. Plans to be below Rs 1,000 per month, targeting remote areas.
Starlink users will have to buy a Starlink kit — which includes a satellite dish and Wi-Fi router — likely priced between Rs 20,000 and Rs 35,000.
In a significant development for Elon Musk, Starlink has received a licence for satellite communication (satcom) services in India, clearing a key hurdle for its launch in the country. Starlink will be granted trial spectrum in 15-20 days.
Starlink Price in India
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Attention now turns to the cost of Starlink services for Indian consumers. While earlier estimates had suggested Rs 3,000-Rs 7,000 per month, a recent Economic Times report indicates Starlink is expected to debut with promotional unlimited data plans priced below $10 per month – approximately Rs 850.
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If the sub-Rs 1,000 price point proves accurate, it could make Starlink considerably more accessible in India than previously anticipated, and potentially competitive with conventional broadband services.
Starlink Hardware Kit Cost
Irrespective of plan pricing, users will need to purchase a Starlink hardware kit, which includes a satellite dish and Wi-Fi router. This kit is expected to cost between Rs 20,000 and Rs 35,000, a one-time investment required to access the service. These figures are speculative, as the company has not yet officially announced its final pricing structure for India.
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High-Speed Internet for Remote India
Starlink operates a constellation of low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites positioned just 550 km above the Earth – significantly closer than traditional geostationary satellites – enabling faster, low-latency internet access. The system has already been deployed in over 70 countries and aims to expand to the most remote and disaster-prone regions globally.
SpaceX has already deployed approximately 7,000 LEO satellites globally and aims to increase this to over 40,000, enabling internet access even in the most remote and challenging terrains – from conflict zones to disaster-stricken areas.
No Upfront Spectrum Charges Likely
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended administrative allocation of spectrum, where companies would pay 4% of their Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) annually for five years. Importantly, there may be no upfront charge or allocation price for satellite spectrum, easing the financial entry barrier for players like Starlink.
Furthermore, satcom firms may be required to pay Rs 500 per subscriber annually for users in urban areas, but no such charge will apply to rural users – a move likely intended to bridge the digital divide.
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June 06, 2025, 17:19 IST
