Washington
As soon as US President Donald Trump was separated from Elon Musk, a big step has been taken about India. Recently Alan has made a big announcement for India, which can bring revolutionary changes in the country’s digital landscape. He has announced that his satellite internet service, Starlink, will soon be launched in India, especially available high-speed internet in rural and remote areas.
Starlink in India
Starlink’s monthly membership plan will begin at around ₹ 850 ($ 10), much lower than the US price ($ 80). A total bandwidth of 600–700 GBPS will be provided at the beginning of the service, which is planned to increase to 3 TBPS by 2027. Users will have to buy a hardware of about ₹ 29,700, while the premium device can cost up to ₹ 50,000. Starlink is partnered with Indian telecom companies such as Jio, Airtel and Vodafone, making the service directly available to consumers and through internet service providers.
Plan of India
After a recent talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Allen Musk announced a plan to visit India later this year. The purpose of this visit is to promote technical and innovation cooperation between India and the US. Alan Musk has recently resigned as the head of the “Government Efficiency Department” (DOGE) in the administration of US President Donald Trump. However, he has said that he will continue to be friends and advisors of President Trump. This announcement of Alan Musk gives an important indication to India’s digital future. Starlink services can especially increase internet access to areas where traditional internet services are not available. However, challenges such as regulatory approval and hardware costs may also be revealed.
