Starlink India Launch BIG Update: Unlimited Data Plans starting at Rs 3000, Setup Kit of Rs…, Airtel and Reliance Jio to…

New Delhi: After receiving the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Starlink is all set to launch its services in India. According to the reports, the setup kit is likely to be priced at Rs. 33,000. It is important to note that the setup kit will be required for accessing the satellite communications network. The reports further add that the users may have to spend between Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,000 a month if they wish to subscribe to Starlink’s unlimited data plans.

As per the Business Standard quoting sources, the Starlink’s pricing strategy in India will not take into account the massive market size but instead, depend upon the capacity constraints and global costs. The rates are likely to be similar to other markets in the Indian subcontinent, such as Bangladesh and Bhutan, where the satellite communication services are available.

Here are some of the key details:

  • SpaceX-owned company’s Standard kit will likely be priced at Rs. 33,000.
  • The components which are required to get the satellite-based internet services are the Starlink dish, kickstand, Gen 3 router, Starlink cable, AC cable, and power supply.
  • This kit is meant for residential users for everyday applications, including streaming, video calls, and online gaming.
  • The monthly tariffs are expected to be between Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,200 for the plan with unlimited data.
  • Notably, the previously reported price was as low as $10 (roughly Rs. 850) per month. However, it is possible that Starlink plans with a fixed data cap could be priced lower.
  • Following a strategic partnership with both telecom operators which was announced in March, the users will reportedly be able to purchase the Starlink hardware at Airtel and Reliance Jio’s retail outlets

Further, both Airtel and Jio may leverage the SpaceX-owned company’s vast low-Earth orbit satellite constellation to offer internet services in challenging locations, quickly and affordably.

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