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Hello everyone, this is Salvik Bataba
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from the social talks. On June 9th,
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2025, India finally accepted Elon Musk
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Starlink to operate satellite internet
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services in the country. This marks a
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major step in expanding India's digital
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infrastructure, especially for rural
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regions. Starlink, owned by Space X,
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uses thousands of low Earth orbit
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satellites to deliver high-speed
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internet to areas where traditional
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mobile networks and fiber cables can't
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reach. With over 4,400 satellites
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already in space, the company's entry
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into India positions it alongside UNISAT
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One Webb and Gioas as one of the few
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licensed satellite internet providers in
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the country. The government aims to
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bridge connectivity gaps ensuring that
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even the most isolated villages have
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reliable internet. This move aligns with
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India's digital India mission and could
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transform access to education,
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healthcare and emergency services in the
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underserved regions. Starling will now
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seek spectrum licenses from telecom
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departments and set up ground
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infrastructures. Commercial services are
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likely to start by early 2026 with
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prices around,000 per month offering
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higher speed than the current rural
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options. This approval boosts India's
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satellite broadband market and brings
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new competition for agelio marking a big
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step for digital access in the country.
