Discussion Affordability of satcom services in India

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Satellite communication providers such as Elon Musk's Starlink may debut their services in India at less than $10 (about ₹840) per month for unlimited data plans under promotional schemes, said analysts. They added these companies would seek to ramp up their user base to up to 10 million in the mid-to-long term to offset high spectrum costs through economies of scale.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has recommended an additional per urban user charge of ₹500 per month, making satcom spectrum pricier than terrestrial services.

Satcom plans may come in at less than ₹840 a month - ET Telecom | Satcom

Satellite communication providers, including Starlink, are expected to offer monthly plans in India at less than ₹840, despite high spectrum costs and regulatory fees. The potential for unlimited data plans and competition in urban centers is predicted to ramp up user adoption to 10 million.

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