Starlink nears India launch as DoT finalizes spectrum rules. Services may begin by year-end with plans under Rs 840/month and speeds up to 220 Mbps.

Starlink is finally inching closer to launching in India, and just in time, the satellite internet provider is also preparing a major upgrade.

Elon Musk's SpaceX-backed Starlink is gearing up to launch satellite-based internet in India, and telecom players like Jio and Airtel may need to rethink their broadband strategies.

Starlink, the Elon Musk owned satellite internet service provider has received the final regulatory clearance from the Indian government to start its internet service in India. From plans to installation cost,

Starlinks launch in India is imminent, with approved licensing and plans for 600-700 Gbps bandwidth. Connect more users by 2027.

Starlink recently secured approval from India's space regulatory body for commercial launch, but its success will depend on its aggressive pricing.

Musk has talked about India for years. This time, the groundwork is finally being laid. The next few months will show if this is the start of something lasting.

Elon Musk’s satellite connectivity tech just got the go-ahead from India’s space regulator, two months after getting approval from the country’s Department of Telecommunications. It still needs to secure spectrum and clear some security tests,

Starlink could help India bring millions online in remote areas . At least 40% of the country’s more than 1.4 billion people don’t have access to the internet.

Starlink is the third company to receive approval for satellite communication (satcom) services from the Department of Telecom, following OneWeb and Reliance Jio.