Starlink India Price Leak: The news of Starlink launch and prices in India was a technical mistake. The company clarified that official prices have not been announced yet and orders are not being taken. However, the company is preparing for launch after getting the license.
New Delhi: Recently, several media reports claimed that Starlink, the satellite internet service of Elon Musk’s company SpaceX, has started its residential plan in India. The prices of plans for India also started appearing on the official website of Starlink. This included a monthly subscription of ₹8,600, hardware kit worth ₹34,000 and unlimited data. The reports also said that users will also get a 30-day trial. But, just hours later, Starlink officials called it a mistake. Come, let us know about this in detail.
Starlink Vice President gave clarification
Lauren Dreier, SpaceX executive and vice president of Starlink business operations, clarified that some dummy test data was visible due to a temporary configuration error, but these are not Starlink’s real prices for India. Dreier said on
Starlink is growing rapidly in India
Meanwhile, Starlink is rapidly expanding its presence in India ahead of the launch. Over the past few months, the company has taken several steps to expand in India. In late October, SpaceX had announced recruitment for posts like Payment Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior Treasury Analyst and Tax Manager for its Bengaluru office. These job postings also indicate Starlink’s international expansion plans. According to reports, the company is also preparing to build ground stations in many cities of India to further strengthen its network.
Plan to set up Gateway Earth Station in India
There are reports that Starlink is planning to set up gateway earth stations in several cities in India, including Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai and Noida. These stations will maintain the connection between the satellite and the receiver on the ground, ensuring a stable and fast internet service.
Government approval and license
In July this year, Starlink received a five-year license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This license allowed the company to begin commercial operations in India. Now the company is finalizing its infrastructure and hiring process before the official launch.
What are Elon Musk’s Starlink plans for India?
In a recent podcast interview, Elon Musk said that Starlink is expanding rapidly across the world and India is a very important market for the company. He indicated that Starlink’s expansion into India will further strengthen the company’s global mission. Starlink can make a big difference in rural and remote areas, where there is still no good internet access.