Overview

• Starlink has secured key permissions including a DoT Unified License after accepting security terms that require India-based gateways and bar mirroring or decrypting user data overseas, with IN-SPACe authorisation also in place.
• Officials say the company still needs approvals for SATCOM gateways, points of presence, spectrum allocation, and licences for networking equipment before commercial rollout.
• The government has set an initial ceiling of two million connections to manage the satellite service’s entry into the telecom market.
• Early pricing guidance points to a one-time hardware cost of roughly Rs 30,000–35,000 and monthly plans around Rs 3,000–4,200, with expected speeds reported between about 25 Mbps and 220 Mbps.
• Reports cite distribution tie-ups with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel and Aadhaar-based KYC via UIDAI, while launch timing remains unannounced with estimates ranging from the next few months to late 2025 or early 2026.