Overview

• Starlink received a GMPCS license from the Department of Telecommunications, making it the third satellite internet provider approved after Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications.
• SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell held discussions with Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on collaboration opportunities in satellite broadband following the license award.
• The service will roll out through partnerships with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, leveraging their retail and support networks to reach remote and rural customers.
• Observers expect Starlink India to offer speeds of 25–220 Mbps with a hardware kit priced around Rs 33,000 and monthly plans ranging from Rs 3,000 to Rs 4,200.
• Starlink is targeting a commercial launch by late 2025 or early 2026 pending final approval and spectrum allocation from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre.