Elon Musk’s SpaceX is preparing to roll out its satellite internet service “Starlink” in India after receiving the official license from the Indian Space Research Organization to begin commercial operations.
This move is part of the company’s global expansion plan to deliver high-speed internet to underserved regions, particularly rural and remote communities.
Given the limited broadband coverage in India’s countryside compared to major cities, Starlink aims to offer a reliable and fast alternative for families without access to fiber-optic networks or traditional telecom services.
The company noted that service availability in large cities like Mumbai will be limited, as the main focus will remain on rural regions, which represent the majority of its global user base.
Starlink is expected to begin operations in early 2026 with an initial capacity of 600–700 Gbps, serving between 30,000 and 50,000 users. By 2027, the company plans to expand capacity to 3 Tbps, reaching millions of users nationwide.
With this initiative, Starlink continues to pursue its mission of providing high-speed internet access worldwide, bridging the digital divide and empowering rural communities with reliable connectivity for education, work, and digital services.
