Discussion SpaceX Starlink Satellite Broadband in India Updates

[Bapun]

India's Minister of State for Telecom says Starlink approval is in final stages, but satellite internet services will primarily focus on connecting remote areas, not replacing traditional networks.

"Starlink or the others, I wanted you to understand that in the entire world the number of subscribers Starlink has is less than 50 lakh. It's not much. If you look at the speed and other stuff it's much slower than the traditional networks. There should not be too much worry about ... Starlink coming, taking over, all those things. People don't understand this," Pemmasani said.

Starlink India Approval: Final Stages, Focus on Remote Areas - MoS Telecom

India's Minister of State for Telecom says Starlink approval is in final stages, but satellite internet services will primarily focus on connecting remote areas, not replacing traditional networks.

money.rediff.com

 

[Bapun]

Elon Musk’s Starlink has received a Letter of Intent from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to begin satellite communication services in the country.

Elon Musk’s Starlink gets Indian regulatory go-ahead for satcom services

Elon Musks Starlink has received a Letter of Intent from Indias Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to begin satellite communication services in the country. The clearance follows Starlinks agreement to comply with newly imposed national security rules. The company is expected to bring...

m.economictimes.com

 

[OnlyTech]

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has granted Starlink a Letter of Intent (LoI) for GMPCS, VSAT, and ISP licenses.

Starlink receives regulatory approval for satellite internet service in India

 

[Ashok Varma]

Starlink might launch unlimited internet from Rs.840/- per month. So, it is Rs.500/- as additional charges over Terrestrial Airfiber plans as advised by TRAI.

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.

telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[piinku1]

I expect ever lesser. Don't be surprised to get 40mbps plan at 500