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Business Standard
19 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Starlink to launch in India with ₹3,000 monthly plans, ₹33,000 setup cost
Elon Musk 's satellite internet venture Starlink is moving closer to launching its services in India, with expected pricing of ₹3,000 per month for unlimited data and a ₹33,000 one-time cost for the receiver kit, according to CNBC Awaaz. The service is expected to begin operations within the next 12 months, as reported by NDTV. Starlink recently secured a key licence from the Ministry of Telecommunications on June 6, marking a major milestone in its efforts to enter India's broadband market. With this clearance, Starlink joins Bharti Airtel's OneWeb and Reliance Jio's satellite arm as one of the three players authorised to offer satellite-based internet services in India. Targeting regions with LEO satellite tech Starlink plans to deliver 600–700 Gbps of bandwidth through its low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, targeting rural and remote areas where conventional fibre and mobile networks remain limited or unreliable. While India is known for offering some of the world's most affordable data rates, Starlink is positioning itself as a premium provider in regions where terrestrial internet is not an option. Initial expectations for Starlink's India pricing had varied. Former Starlink India head Sanjay Bhargava had estimated a first-year cost of ₹1.58 lakh, which would reduce to ₹1.15 lakh in subsequent years. The updated figures bring pricing in line with Starlink's recent launch in Bangladesh, which offers the service at ₹3,000 per month and a ₹33,000 hardware cost. Starlink expands footprint in Asia Starlink currently operates across select Asian countries, including Japan, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bhutan, and Bangladesh. Pricing for its Residential Lite plans across the region typically ranges from ₹2,600 to ₹3,000 per month, while standard plans are priced between ₹4,000 and ₹6,000 depending on the market. In Bangladesh, where the pricing model closely mirrors that proposed for India, the first-year cost totals around ₹66,000. Despite receiving its operating licence, Starlink must still navigate further regulatory hurdles before it can launch services in India. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) spectrum allocation recommendations are still awaiting approval from the DoT.
NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Starlink Plans Yet To Be Out In India, A Look At Pricing In Other Nations
Elon Musk's satellite communication company Starlink has received the licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), a key milestone that will take it closer towards launching commercial operations in India. It is the third firm, after Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications, to have been issued the licence to provide satellite internet services in the country. A fourth applicant, Amazon's Kuiper, is awaiting approval. According to DoT sources, the satellite-based internet service provider owned by billionaire Elon Musk will begin operations in India within 12 months by offering 600 to 700 Gbps, or gigabytes per second, of bandwidth. While the pricing for the low-Earth-orbit satellite internet service is yet to be announced in India, where data prices are currently among the cheapest in the world, former Starlink India Country Director Sanjay Bhargava said in 2022 that it would cost Rs 1.58 lakh per connection for the first year. From the second year, the cost would reduce to Rs 1.15 lakh, he said. Currently, Starlink has its market in over 100 countries, with residential and roaming plans. The residential plan, in most places, is categorised into two - Residential Lite (for low usage, smaller households) and Residential (for bigger households). According to business news website TechCentral, Zambia is one of the cheapest countries for Starlink satellite internet services in the world and the US, most expensive. Here is a look at Starlink's monthly pricing across countries: In Asia, Starlink is mostly available in Mongolia, Japan, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Jordan, Yemen and Azerbaijan. None of India's neighbours, except Bhutan and Bangladesh, have access to this internet service. In Bhutan, the Residential Lite Plan costs about Rs 3,000 and Standard Residential Plan about Rs 4,200. In Bangladesh, the Residential Lite costs nearly Rs 3,000 and the Residential plan costs Rs 4,000. Malaysia offers the Residential Lite plan for around Rs 2,600 and Residential plan for around Rs 4,600. The internet service is available for nearly Rs 4,000 in Japan and nearly Rs 6,000 in the Philippines. In America, the internet service has been launched in almost every country, except a few places like Bolivia and Venezuela. The Residential Lite costs around Rs 2,500 and the Residential, Rs 4,000 in New York. In Canada, the first one is available for Rs 6,800 and the second, for nearly Rs 9,000. Similarly, Starlink services are available in a majority of European countries, barring Bosnia, Ukraine, and Herzegovina, and Serbia. In France, the Residential Lite costs Rs 2,800 and the Residential plan, nearly Rs 4,000. The United Kingdom currently offers only the Residential plan for approximately Rs 8,700. The Residential Lite and Residential plans are available in Italy for Rs 3,400 and nearly Rs 5,000, respectively. Niger, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique are among the few African nations currently offering Starlink services. The Residential Lite is available for around Rs 4,000, and the Residential for around Rs 6,000 in Ghana. Nearly all of Australia and New Zealand are covered by the internet service provider.
New Indian Express
23-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Crisis on Chandni Chowk's revamped stretch
NEW DELHI: Once projected as a flagship urban renewal initiative that would marry heritage with modernity, the 1.3-km redeveloped stretch of Chandni Chowk—from Lal Jain Mandir to Fatehpuri—now stands as a troubling contradiction. Nearly four years after its grand inauguration in 2021, the iconic corridor paints a picture of neglect and mismanagement. What was once envisioned as a pedestrian-friendly, aesthetically revitalised public space is today a patchwork of issues: homeless individuals, beggars and vagrants occupying the area; rising reports of thefts and drug-related activities; and growing concerns among traders and residents over safety and dwindling footfall. 'The entire project is jeopardised,' says Sanjay Bhargava, president of the Chandni Chowk Traders Welfare Association. 'It's complete jungle raaj—vehicles move freely during prohibited hours, footpaths are completely encroached and the PWD is not acting even when encroachments have been officially declared.' Despite repeated inspections and directives, the stretch continues to be described as a 'site of negligence.' According to Bhargava, unauthorised constructions have disfigured heritage facades, violating guidelines laid out under the approved Phase 2 of the redevelopment plan. The first phase of the Chandni Chowk redevelopment was inaugurated in September 2021 by former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The project aimed to restore the grandeur of the Mughal-era marketplace, combining infrastructure upgrades with aesthetic improvements. However, the follow-up Phase 2, focused on façade restoration and improving architectural consistency, remains stalled.
New Indian Express
02-05-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Traders urge Centre to rename Shahjahanabad as Indraprastha amid Delhi name-change push
NEW DELHI: In the wake of multiple name change proposals in Delhi following the BJP's return to power in the 2025 elections, another suggestion has emerged from the Chandni Chowk Traders Welfare Association. Sanjay Bhargava, the association's president, has written to Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, ML Khattar, urging the renaming of Shahjahanabad to Indraprastha. This proposal is part of a broader trend in the city, with areas like Najafgarh, Mohammadpur, and Mustafabad being considered for name changes. Bhargava shared his meeting with Khattar on social media, stating, 'I have requested renaming Shahjahanabad as Indraprastha and suggested revitalising the Walled City to restore its glory and decongest the area.' Shahjahanabad, established in 1638 by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, is now popularly known as Old Delhi. Bhargava's suggestion draws from Hindu mythology, where Indraprastha was the capital of the Pandavas in the Mahabharata. While the historical connection between ancient Indraprastha and modern Delhi remains debated, Bhargava believes the name change would honour the region's heritage. 'It's clear that the region has a rich and storied history,' he said. However, historian Swapna Liddle, author of Shahjahanabad: Mapping a Mughal City, raised concerns about the proposal's relevance. 'Old Delhi is not officially called Shahjahanabad and the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Project is the only body using that name,' she pointed out.
