Entry of SpaceX's Starlink in India; Know the Speed, Plans, and Benefits

Elon Musk's company SpaceX's satellite internet project Starlink has received approval from the Indian government for commercial internet service. Soon, high-speed internet will be available across rural and remote areas of the country, where mobile networks and broadband are not yet available. Starlink is a satellite-based internet service that provides internet service through thousands of small satellites orbiting in low Earth orbit (LEO). Its purpose is to provide internet in places where traditional networks have failed.

What will be the speed of Starlink in India?

Average speed of Starlink in other countries:

Download speed: 100-250 mbps

Upload speed: 20-40 mbps

Latency (ping): 20 milliseconds to 50 milliseconds

Similar speed is expected in India, which will be suitable for gaming, video calling, and HD streaming.

What will be the cost?

Although no official announcement has been made, based on global prices:

Monthly plan: ₹ 2,000 to ₹ 5,000

One-time kit cost: Approximately ₹ 40,000

What are the benefits of Starlink?

Fast internet will be available even in rural, mountainous, and border areas

Connectivity is possible even without Jio or Airtel network, students can attend online classes