Starlink satellite internet has been one of the hottest topics in India ever since it got a green signal for operations in the country. Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet service provider is all set to start its services in India by this year in the coming months. The connections for Starlink in India have an upper limit of 2 million, as instructed by the Indian government, which adds more to its exclusivity.
Starlink Price In India And Release Date
The one-time set up cost of Starlink satellite internet will be somewhere around Rs 30,000 in the Indian market. Apart from that, the plans for the service will most probably be available in the country at a starting price of Rs 3,300 per month. However, rumours have it that the pricing of the same will vary based on locations.
Coming to the release date, Starlink faced a lot of hurdles in the beginning for getting the government’s approval in the country. And as of now, a couple of approvals are still pending, like SATCOM gateways and more. Now, we can expect the internet provider to roll out its services by the end of the third quarter or the beginning of the fourth quarter in India.
Starlink Internet Speeds And Availability
The Starlink satellite internet could offer speeds ranging from 25Mbps to 220Mbps in the country. While the pricing could be a turn off for users in urban areas with these speeds but the same could be a blessing for the people living in less connected or remote areas of the country. Penetrating in the urban market could be a task for Starlink as its competitors offer these speeds at pretty low monthly prices. It will be interesting to see if the company provides early bird offers to increase the adoption rate in India or not.