Rs 33,000 per device, Rs 3,000 monthly post-trial: Starlink's India entry plan
Starlink to start operations in India within two months
Satellite dish costs Rs 33,000; monthly plan Rs 3,000
One-month free trial offered with device purchase
Elon Musk's satellite internet venture, Starlink, is poised to begin operations in India within the next two months after receiving its operating licence last week.
According to a report by news agency ANI, the company has finalised its pricing structure for the Indian market. 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.
As part of its launch strategy, Starlink is expected to offer a one-month complimentary trial with every device purchase, allowing users to experience the service before committing to ongoing subscription charges. This initiative aligns with the company's global model, which seeks to ease the onboarding experience for new users, particularly in regions where satellite internet may be a novel concept.
Starlink's entry into India is anticipated to disrupt the digital connectivity landscape, especially in rural and geographically challenging areas where fibre-optic or mobile-based internet services remain unreliable or unavailable. By using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink aims to deliver fast and consistent internet access to users in previously unreachable zones.
The pricing model in India is consistent with the company's strategy in neighbouring countries, where similar satellite dish devices are priced at Rs 33,000. Both Bangladesh and Bhutan have adopted identical equipment pricing, suggesting a regionally harmonised approach by the company.
Starlink is currently offering high-speed internet between 25 and 220 Mbps, with many users reportedly experiencing speeds over 100 Mbps. This internet connectivity is offered without the dependency on fibre or mobile networks.
Instead, satellite connectivity is offered through a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, which delivers reliable, fast internet with minimal latency, making it ideal for isolated regions which have limited infrastructure.
Currently, Starlink is operational in more than 100 countries, and is offering residential plans that vary based on region and use case. Interestingly, to support the rollout in India, Starlink has also signed agreements with telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to tap into existing infrastructure and ease regulatory navigation.
Elon Musk's satellite internet venture, Starlink, is poised to begin operations in India within the next two months after receiving its operating licence last week.
According to a report by news agency ANI, the company has finalised its pricing structure for the Indian market. 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.
As part of its launch strategy, Starlink is expected to offer a one-month complimentary trial with every device purchase, allowing users to experience the service before committing to ongoing subscription charges. This initiative aligns with the company's global model, which seeks to ease the onboarding experience for new users, particularly in regions where satellite internet may be a novel concept.
Starlink's entry into India is anticipated to disrupt the digital connectivity landscape, especially in rural and geographically challenging areas where fibre-optic or mobile-based internet services remain unreliable or unavailable. By using a constellation of low Earth orbit satellites, Starlink aims to deliver fast and consistent internet access to users in previously unreachable zones.
The pricing model in India is consistent with the company's strategy in neighbouring countries, where similar satellite dish devices are priced at Rs 33,000. Both Bangladesh and Bhutan have adopted identical equipment pricing, suggesting a regionally harmonised approach by the company.
Starlink is currently offering high-speed internet between 25 and 220 Mbps, with many users reportedly experiencing speeds over 100 Mbps. This internet connectivity is offered without the dependency on fibre or mobile networks.
Instead, satellite connectivity is offered through a low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, which delivers reliable, fast internet with minimal latency, making it ideal for isolated regions which have limited infrastructure.
Currently, Starlink is operational in more than 100 countries, and is offering residential plans that vary based on region and use case. Interestingly, to support the rollout in India, Starlink has also signed agreements with telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to tap into existing infrastructure and ease regulatory navigation. Join our WhatsApp Channel
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