Starlink’s India Launch: A Key Milestone for Satellite Internet
Starlink's approval in India brings high-speed satellite internet closer to 1.4 billion people, revolutionizing internet access.
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Starlink’s India Launch: A Key Milestone for Satellite Internet Starlink’s Launch in India: A Step Closer to Transforming the Country’s Internet Landscape Starlink’s entry into the Indian market has long been anticipated, and with recent state approval, it’s now a matter of when , not if , the service will be available to Indian users. SpaceX’s satellite-based broadband service is poised to revolutionize internet access in India, where over 1.4 billion people make up one of the largest untapped internet markets in the world. Despite a rocky start and regulatory hurdles, Starlink is on track to fulfill its promise of delivering high-speed internet to remote and underserved areas across the country. Image Credits:Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket / Getty Images India’s Approval Marks a New Era for Starlink On May 7, 2025, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in India granted SpaceX the long-awaited approval to proceed with Starlink’s launch. The approval paves the way for SpaceX to submit compliance documentation, ensuring its …