Starlink internet speed and price revealed ahead of India launch, service capped at 20 lakh users

India Today

30-07-2025

Starlink is getting closer to launching its satellite internet service in India, and now there's more clarity on what users can expect in terms of pricing, speed, and availability. According to a report by the Press Trust of India (PTI), Starlink will offer high-speed internet at a monthly cost of around Rs 3,000. However, the service won't be widely available to begin with. It will initially be capped at 20 lakh users across the country. The rollout is being positioned as a connectivity solution for remote and rural areas, where traditional broadband networks are either poor or non-existent. In India, the internet speeds are expected to be in the range of 25 Mbps to 220 Mbps.advertisementThe update was confirmed by Minister of State for Telecom, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, who stated that Starlink has been given the green light to operate in India. The network will use low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to deliver broadband services and is expected to play a complementary role rather than compete directly with existing telecom operators like Jio, Airtel, or BSNL — especially in urban and semi-urban regions, where those providers already have deep infrastructure.While Starlink hasn't officially announced its India launch date, reports suggest that the service could go live within the next few months, possibly by the end of 2025. Pre-orders may open soon, with users likely needing to pay an upfront amount to book their connection. The monthly subscription fee is expected to fall between Rs 3,000 and Rs 4,200, depending on location and usage, and the hardware kit could cost around Rs 33,000, though the final pricing is still awaited.
The Starlink hardware required for the connection — which includes a dish and router — will reportedly be distributed in partnership with Indian telecom giants like Airtel and Jio. These companies have signed infrastructure-sharing agreements with SpaceX to help bring the service to Indian users.Looking ahead, Starlink is also working on a major technology upgrade that could significantly boost internet speeds. As per several reports on the internet, the next generation of Starlink satellites, expected to launch starting in 2026, is designed to deliver over 1,000 Gbps of capacity per satellite. These upgrades could eventually push download speeds up to 10 times faster than current levels, making the service even more useful in low-connectivity zones.For now, with a user cap in place and hardware costs on the higher side, Starlink is unlikely to disrupt mainstream internet providers. But in rural India, where options are limited, it could offer a vital lifeline. Stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the latest news around Starlink.- Ends