Overview

• Starlink has secured a Letter of Intent from India’s Department of Telecommunications, moving closer to a full license by mid-June.
• Initial bandwidth allocation of 600–700 Gbps will serve up to 50,000 users in select cities under a rollout due within 12 months.
• The company plans to scale capacity to 3 Tbps by 2027 to accommodate a broader user base nationwide.
• Partnership agreements with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio will facilitate a B2B model alongside a direct-to-consumer option with ground station kits priced at $250–$600.
• Regulators recommend urban base fees of ₹500 per user per month, 4 percent revenue share, 8 percent licensing fees and an annual ₹3,500 per MHz spectrum charge.