SpaceX's Starlink is set to enter the Indian market after securing a telecom license and meeting with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia. Discussions emphasized satellite communications' role in achieving Digital India’s connectivity objectives. Scindia praised the potential of satellite technology, while Shotwell acknowledged the license as a significant milestone. Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet for ₹3,000 per month, including a ₹33,000 hardware kit, focusing on underserved areas. This move positions Starlink alongside other competitors in India's growing satellite internet sector.
Had a productive meeting with Ms. Gwynne Shotwell, President & COO of SpaceX, on India's next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India's soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country.
Ms. Shotwell appreciated the license granted to Starlink, calling it a great start to the journey.
Starlink India cleared a major regulatory hurdle after the Department of Telecommunications granted it a Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license.
The service will reportedly offer high-speed internet for ₹3,000 per month with unlimited data, requiring a ₹33,000 hardware kit, targeting underserved and remote regions.
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