- India,
- 09-Jun-2025 03:01 PM IST
Elon Musk Starlink: Elon Musk's company Starlink has got the final approval to start satellite internet service in India. Now this service will reach across the country, especially in those areas where internet connectivity was a dream till now. But as soon as this news came out, a big question arose in the minds of the people - what will be the price of Starlink in India?How much will Starlink's internet cost in India?Earlier it was believed that the prices of Starlink would be kept a little cheaper in a developing country like India, but the reality is the opposite. According to the information that has come out so far:Starlink device price: around ₹ 33,000Monthly unlimited data plan: Starting from ₹ 3,000Early users will get 1 month free trialThese prices are equal to the prices of neighboring countries like Bangladesh and Bhutan, where Starlink is already working.What will be special in India?After getting the services of Starlink, access to internet will become easier in villages and remote areas of India. Elon Musk himself has stressed that he wants to eliminate the digital divide.The service is likely to start 1-2 months after spectrum allocation.This internet connection can be life-changing for those who have not been able to access the internet till date.The price is high, but expectations are also highStarlink's arrival in India is being considered a technological milestone, but its prices may be heavy for common consumers. Especially when local telecom companies like Jio and Airtel are offering high-speed internet at very low prices.Still, Starlink can bring revolutionary changes where it is difficult to reach the network on the ground. That is why not urban, but rural India can prove to be its biggest customer.