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.

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[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...

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[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.

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[piinku1]

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

 

[Bapun]

Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, is “almost licensed” to operate in India, Union Minister of Communications and Minister for Development of North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia has said.

Elon Musk's Starlink to get licence to operate in India soon, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

OneWeb & Reliance have received spectrum allocations to begin testing their services, Union Minister of Communications Scindia says in an interview with ThePrint.

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[Bapun]

Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said Elon Musk's Starlink will be the third satellite internet company to be given a license for providing services in India.

Musk's Starlink will be given third satcom services licence after Airtel and Jio: Scindia - ET Telecom | Satcom

Starlink Satellite Internet: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces that Starlink will receive the third satellite communication services license in India, joining Airtel and Jio. Scindia highlights the potential of satellite internet to enhance connectivity in remote areas.

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[santhub4u3]

Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said Elon Musk's Starlink will be the third satellite internet company to be given a license for providing services in India.

Musk's Starlink will be given third satcom services licence after Airtel and Jio: Scindia - ET Telecom | Satcom

Starlink Satellite Internet: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announces that Starlink will receive the third satellite communication services license in India, joining Airtel and Jio. Scindia highlights the potential of satellite internet to enhance connectivity in remote areas.

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Today they got license just swa in local news

 

[Bapun]

Today they got license just swa in local news

Starlink, led by Elon Musk, has received a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license in India, allowing the company to begin offering broadband services in the country.

Elon Musk-led Starlink receives GMPCS license in India to launch broadband services

NEW DELHI: Starlink, led by Elon Musk, has received a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license in India, allowing the company to begin

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[Ashok Varma]

As per media, Starlink cost Rs.3k per month, with equipment cost of Rs.33k

Rs 33,000 per device, Rs 3,000 monthly post-trial: Starlink's India entry plan

Starlink customers will need to purchase a satellite dish-essential hardware for accessing the service-at an estimated cost of Rs 33,000. The monthly unlimited data plan will be offered at Rs 3,000.

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