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Mint
7 days ago
- Business
- Mint
Starlink gears up for India entry, unlimited data plans could start at ₹850: Report
Elon Musk's satellite internet initiative, Starlink, is reportedly close to commencing operations in India, having cleared the majority of regulatory requirements. Media reports indicate that the company could introduce plans starting as low as $10, or approximately ₹ 850 per month, potentially making it one of the most affordable satellite broadband offerings globally. According to a report by The Economic Times, Starlink recently secured a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), granting it the preliminary go-ahead to begin operations in the country. This move marks a significant step forward for the SpaceX-owned firm, which had earlier faced delays due to regulatory and licensing challenges. The low-cost plans, expected to include unlimited data as part of introductory offers, aim to help Starlink quickly build a substantial user base in India—reportedly targeting 10 million subscribers. Reportedly, the aggressive pricing strategy is seen as a way to recover the high upfront investment and spectrum-related costs through scale. However, India's telecom regulator, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), is believed to have recommended additional levies for urban users. A monthly surcharge of ₹ 500 per urban customer has reportedly been proposed, which could potentially raise the overall cost of satellite broadband compared to traditional wired and wireless internet services. In addition to this proposed urban fee, Starlink and other satellite communication providers may be subject to a four per cent payment of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR), a minimum annual spectrum charge of ₹ 3,500 per block, and an eight per cent licence fee to offer commercial services. These recommendations, however, are still awaiting final approval from the relevant authorities. Despite the potentially high operating costs, Starlink is reportedly determined to keep initial consumer pricing low. The aim is to capitalise on India's vast market potential, especially in rural and underserved areas, where access to reliable internet remains a challenge. Globally, Starlink's services are significantly more expensive. In the United States, the Residential Lite plan costs around $80 ( ₹ 6,800) per month and includes unlimited, albeit deprioritised, data. Customers are also required to purchase a Starlink standard kit for a one-time fee of $349 ( ₹ 29,700). The company also offers Roam plans for users who travel frequently, starting at $50 ( ₹ 4,200) for 50GB of data, with an additional $299 ( ₹ 25,400) charge for the Starlink Mini Kit.
Business Mayor
23-05-2025
- Business
- Business Mayor
Best Buy Canada launches Ultimate PC Gaming Sale: Massive savings up for grabs
Best Buy Canada just launched its Ultimate PC Gaming Sale, so now's an excellent time to shop for gamers who are thinking about spending on some upgrades and additional accessories. The event, which is sponsored by Razer and AMD, will run until May 29, but you should hurry with your purchase because stocks of the popular items may not last until the final day. You can browse through the entire sale though the link below, but we also highlighted our favorite deals to help you make your decision on what to buy faster. Razer A smooth gaming mouse is a necessity to bag those wins, so don't miss this chance to get the Razer Basilisk V3 X HyperSpeed gaming mouse with a 30% discount for savings of $30. With low-latency wireless functionality, topnotch control sensitivity, and improved durability and consistency for its mechanical switch, this gaming mouse will bring you much closer to victory. It also has a 265-hour battery life, so it will be a while before you need to deal with a replacement or recharging. Image used with permission by copyright holder You should pair your gaming mouse with an ultra-responsive gaming keyboard, and with a 20% discount that translates to savings of $50, you can't go wrong with the SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL gaming keyboard. The Tenkeyless keyboard saves space on your desk with its more compact design compared to traditional keyboards, and its wired connection ensures reliability. The gaming keyboard features SteelSeries' OmniPoint 2.0 switches for high-speed gaming, as well as customizable RGB lighting to match your style. ASUS Gamers on the hunt for monitor deals don't need to spend several hundreds of dollars because there are more affordable options like the 31.5-inch Asus TUF WQHD gaming monitor, which is available with a 25% discount for savings of $100. It offers a 170Hz refresh rate and a 1ms response time, so that you can enjoy smooth animations and quick reactions while playing your favorite titles, and it supports AMD's FreeSync Premium and Extreme Low Motion Blur technology for seamless gameplay. Starlink Succeeding in online multiplayer games requires a stable internet connection, and you can get that anywhere with the Starlink Mini Kit. This all-in-one kit gives you access to Starlink satellite internet, for speeds of over 100 Mbps from anywhere. The Starlink Mini Kit comes with an integrated router, a kickstand, a pipe adapter, a power cable, and a power supply — all with a 33% discount so you'll have to pay $200 less for the package. Jacob Roach / Digital Trends The 49-inch Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 is featured in our roundup of the best gaming monitors as the best 32:9 gaming monitor, with its 49-inch curved screen offering 5120 x 1440 resolution and all the benefits of OLED technology. The monitor offers a 240Hz refresh rate, a 0.03ms response time, and support for AMD's FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia's G-Sync. It's truly a premium display for gamers, and you can get it with a huge 36% discount for savings of $800. Read More Discord is getting mobile ads
