Starlink Is Coming to India — Elon Musk’s Satellite Internet May Cost Less Than ₹1,000 a Month

Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is gearing up for its long-awaited debut in India, and it could be a game-changer — especially if the pricing reports hold true. Industry insiders say Starlink might offer unlimited satellite internet at around ₹840 per month, making it surprisingly affordable for millions of users in the world’s second-largest telecom market.  (ALSO READ: $27 Billion Heir Shravin Bharti Mittal Ditches UK—Is the Wealth Exodus Just Beginning?)

Bringing Internet from Space — to Everyone

India’s growing digital appetite makes it a natural target for satellite internet providers. Starlink isn’t alone — Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, Jio’s satellite venture with SES, and Globalstar are all looking to tap into the market. The goal? Reach up to 10 million Indian users in the next few years.

But the road to launch isn’t without its bumps. While Starlink has secured a Letter of Intent from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), it still needs final approval from India’s space regulator to officially start services.

Cheap Internet, But With a Catch

The real headline is the price: less than ₹1,000 per month for unlimited satellite internet. But there’s a catch — the hardware kit, which includes a dish and modem, is expensive. Globally, Starlink sells this gear for $250 to $380 — that’s ₹21,000 to ₹32,000 — a hefty upfront cost compared to India’s home broadband providers, who often install for free or at a minimal fee.

In India, users are used to getting high-speed fiber internet with OTT bundles and installation included. So convincing the average consumer to pay tens of thousands just to get connected could be a major barrier.

Can Starlink Cover India?

Even if Starlink is affordable and approved, there’s a coverage challenge. According to IIFL Research, India’s geographic footprint allows just 700–800 satellites overhead at a time — less than 1% of global satellite coverage. Even with 18,000 satellites in orbit, Starlink may only serve about 1.5 million Indian users by 2030.

What This Means for You

If you live in a city, Starlink might not be your first choice — fiber is faster and cheaper. But for rural areas, remote towns, or places with no stable internet access, Starlink could be a much-needed lifeline.

The key will be pricing (especially of the hardware), government approvals, and how quickly Starlink can scale its infrastructure in India. For now, all eyes are on when — not if — Elon Musk’s internet from space finally lands in Indian homes.

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