Starlink In India: The wait for Starlink satellite internet service in India may end soon. Recently the company has signed an agreement with the Meghalaya government. Under this, Starlink India will provide connectivity in remote and inaccessible areas of the state. This indicates that the service of this company can be launched soon in India and the company has received the necessary approvals from the government. Let us tell you that the company has been trialling the service in India for the last few months and its official launch can be announced in the coming days.
What agreement has Starlink signed with the Meghalaya government?
Under the agreement with the Government of Meghalaya, Starlink India will provide high-speed internet connectivity through its satellite based technology. This service will provide support in education, healthcare, security and disaster management. Let us tell you that due to the special topography of Meghalaya, there is a problem of reliable internet connectivity here. For information, let us tell you that before Meghalaya, Maharashtra government and UIDAI, which manages Aadhaar, have also joined hands with Starlink for their digital campaigns.
Starlink India has got the license
Starlink has got the license to operate in India. Indian National Space Authorization and Promotion Center (IN-SPACe) has given this license. With this license the company will be able to use the capacity of its Starlink Gen1 constellation over Indian territory. This license will remain valid for 5 years. This company, owned by American billionaire Elon Musk, had also shown a demo of its service in Mumbai on 30 and 31 October last year. Starlink has also hired employees for its India headquarters in Bengaluru.
How much can Starlink connection cost in India?
It is being speculated that to get a Starlink connection, a customer in India may have to pay a one-time setup cost of Rs 30,000-35,000. After this, you may have to pay Rs 3,500-8,000 for the monthly plan. Its speed is estimated to be between 25-225Mbps.
What's the problem?
Starlink is in talks with the government to launch its service in India. According to reports, there is a problem regarding spectrum allocation and spectrum price. This matter is currently with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). After getting the green signal from here, the way for launching Starlink service in India will be opened.
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