Key Highlights

• Starlink India starts with ₹33,000 hardware kit and ₹3,000 monthly unlimited data plan including trial.
• Licensed for Indian launch, Starlink partners with Airtel, Jio; aims to bridge rural digital divide.

Starlink is preparing to launch its services in India after receiving the Department of Telecommunications' (DoT) Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license. According to reports, the setup kit will likely cost Rs. 33,000. It is important to note that the setup kit is required to access the satellite communications network. According to the reports, users who want to subscribe to Starlink's unlimited data plans may have to pay between Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,000 per month.

According to reports, Starlink's pricing strategy in India will be based on capacity constraints and global costs rather than the massive market size. The rates are expected to be comparable to other markets in the Indian subcontinent, such as Bangladesh and Bhutan, where satellite communication services are available.

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Here are some important details:

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

Furthermore, both Airtel and Jio may use the SpaceX-owned company's extensive low-Earth orbit satellite constellation to provide fast and affordable internet services in remote areas.