Discussion SpaceX Starlink Satellite Broadband in India Updates

[Bapun]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1869033627335672237

 

[Bapun]

Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is facing growing regulatory challenges in India after its communication devices were found in the possession of insurgents and smugglers.

Starlink under govt scrutiny after company refuses to reveal details on who used its satcom devices in India

Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, is under scrutiny in India after its devices were found with insurgents and smugglers. Authorities discovered the equipment during a significant drug bust and an insurgent raid. The government is demanding information on these devices and Starlink's...

m.economictimes.com

 

[Bapun]

Elon Musk’s Starlink has submitted its formal acceptance of the key conditions set by the government to secure a licence for launching satellite broadband services in the country, according to sources.

The company has specifically accepted the security and data storage requirements mandated by the government, sources said.

After Starlink’s formal submission, the government has not sought further clarifications.

Starlink submits acceptance on key licence norms in India

 

[Bapun]

Starlink entry confirmed?

https://twitter.com/x/status/1890100201496748210

 

[Bapun]

Along with IN-SPACe approval, Starlink will need an operator’s licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) besides spectrum for starting services in the country.

Starlink nears IN-SPACe nod after agreeing to most conditions for satcom licence - ET Telecom | Satcom

Along with IN-SPACe approval, Starlink will need an operator’s licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) besides spectrum for starting services in the country.

telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com

 

[Athreya B N]

Along with IN-SPACe approval, Starlink will need an operator’s licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) besides spectrum for starting services in the country.

Starlink nears IN-SPACe nod after agreeing to most conditions for satcom licence - ET Telecom | Satcom

Along with IN-SPACe approval, Starlink will need an operator’s licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) besides spectrum for starting services in the country.

telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com

Will be interesting about its pricing as India is a price centric/sensitive country. This is more helpful for rural areas where OFC or airfiber availability is not available. But the catch is will people around that region pay hefty price to obtain this. For that matter any region people. As now Tier 1 is almost connected with OFC and Airfiber including Tier 2.

 

[piinku1]

Will be interesting about its pricing as India is a price centric/sensitive country. This is more helpful for rural areas where OFC or airfiber availability is not available. But the catch is will people around that region pay hefty price to obtain this. For that matter any region people. As now Tier 1 is almost connected with OFC and Airfiber including Tier 2.

No, aifibre rocking in rural areas. Starlink will get customer only if they set price same as Indian operator

 

[Zuke]

Will be interesting about its pricing as India is a price centric/sensitive country. This is more helpful for rural areas where OFC or airfiber availability is not available. But the catch is will people around that region pay hefty price to obtain this. For that matter any region people. As now Tier 1 is almost connected with OFC and Airfiber including Tier 2.

I think they will have tough time in India. We are having most villages connected to 5G, and having cheap Internet compared to the developed countries. And most people would want to pay as less as possible, which Starlink can't do.

So, very few people, who are stuck in rural areas but are rich, or businesses in such areas will be opting for that.

 

[Phoenix96]

Will be interesting about its pricing as India is a price centric/sensitive country. This is more helpful for rural areas where OFC or airfiber availability is not available. But the catch is will people around that region pay hefty price to obtain this. For that matter any region people. As now Tier 1 is almost connected with OFC and Airfiber including Tier 2.

IMHO once Starlink entry is truly finalised, Indian Airfiber babus will lower their pricing so much so that Starlink will have to get down to fight by giving a competitive tag.

 

[Athreya B N]

IMHO once Starlink entry is truly finalised, Indian Airfiber babus will lower their pricing so much so that Starlink will have to get down to fight by giving a competitive tag.

This may happen or not because as both Jio and Airtel are also gearing up for their SATCOM broadband services. It depends, all it comes to the cost of equipment (ODU&IDU) and their profit turnout. Mota bhai might destroy other players with pricing and plan benefits just like same scenario happened in telecom .