Can Elon Musk beat Mukesh Ambani? Starlink vs Reliance Jio price war to…
Elon Musk's Starlink has received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in India, a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial operations in the country.
Starlink is the third company after Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications to get a licence from the Department of Telecommunications to provide satellite internet services in the country.
However, its pricing seems very high compared to Reliance Jio. The Starlink device costs Rs 33,000, while the monthly subscription fee is Rs 3,000. Starlink's In India
Elon Musk's Starlink is preparing to commence operations in India in the next two months. The company's primary focus is to provide internet access to underserved and remote regions. To attract more customers, Starlink is offering a one-month free trial so users can test the service before taking a subscription.
But still Starlink's services are more expensive than Mukesh Ambani's Jio. There is a huge difference between the device costs and monthly plans offered by the two companies. It can affect the Starlinks business in Indian market which is very price sensitive.
Starlink has become the third company to receive a license from the Department of Telecommunications for satellite internet services after Eutelsat's OneWeb and Reliance Jio. Its satellites orbit the Earth and can deliver connectivity even to the most remote locations.
The pricing in neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Bhutan, where the device also costs Rs 33,000. Operating in over 100 countries, Starlink offers plans for both residential and mobile users. For residential customers, there are two options like Residential Lite for light internet users and Residential for heavy users.
Mukesh Ambani's Jio provides Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) technology, delivering stable and high-speed internet via optical fiber cables. JioFiber plans start at Rs 399 and go up to Rs 1,499 per month, making them much cheaper than Starlink. Installation charges for Jio are far less than Starlink's Rs 33,000 device cost.
Earlier this year, Starlink entered into agreements with India's leading telecom players, Reliance Jio (Mukesh Ambani) and Bharti Airtel (Sunil Mittal).
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