Musk’s company SpaceX has clarified that it has not yet announced the pricing for its satellite internet service Starlink in India. The company stated that the incorrect pricing displayed on Starlink’s India website was due to a glitch. In fact, on Monday, plans for Starlink’s service were visible on the company’s website. These included a monthly plan of ₹8,600 and hardware kit pricing of ₹34,000.
However, the company has now clarified that these numbers were dummy test data and the actual service is not yet live. Final approval for the launch of satellite internet in India is awaited. Also read: Starlink to offer unlimited internet plan priced at ₹8,600
What was incorrectly displayed on the website? Starlink India’s website went live for a few hours, where the monthly service price for new subscribers was stated as ₹8,600 and the hardware kit price as ₹34,000. But the company immediately fixed it. SpaceX Vice President Lauren Dreyer shared a post on X, stating: The Starlink India website is not live yet. Pricing has not been announced, and we are not currently taking any orders from Indian customers. This was dummy test data that accidentally appeared on the website. The actual pricing will be different. This error was due to a configuration glitch, which was fixed shortly.’ What is Starlink’s plan in India? Starlink is preparing to bring high-speed satellite internet to India, especially in areas where terrestrial broadband is weak. The company’s focus is on plug-and-play installation, over 99.9% uptime, extreme weather resistance, and unlimited data caps. However, the company is yet to receive final approval from the Indian government to activate the service. Lauren Dreyer said: Our team is focused on approvals. We are eager to connect the people of India with Starlink’s high-speed internet.
The company has started hiring for four positions in Bengaluru, including Payments Manager, Accounting Manager, Senior Treasury Analyst, and Tax Manager, as part of its international expansion plan. Also read: Why AI companies offering free subscriptions in India
LoI signed with Maharashtra Government The Maharashtra Government recently signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) with Starlink. This deal took place in Mumbai in the presence of CM Devendra Fadnavis and IT Minister Ashish Shelar.
Under the LoI, services will be deployed in remote districts like Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Dharashiv, and Washim. This will be for government institutions, rural communities, and public infrastructure. CM Fadnavis had said: It was wonderful to welcome Starlink’s Vice President Lauren Dreyer in Mumbai. Maharashtra is the first state to formally partner with Starlink. Elon Musk’s company is the world’s largest ICT company, possessing the most communication satellites. Starlink’s global expansion Starlink is a SpaceX project that provides global internet coverage through thousands of satellites. Its entry into India had been delayed for a long time, but now approvals seem to be clearing. This service could prove to be a game-changer, especially for rural and underserved areas where fiber or mobile networks are weak.
The company claims that this service will work even in extreme conditions, such as heavy rain or remote areas. The India launch will further increase Starlink’s market value, as the country has a population of 1.4 billion and the digital divide is a major challenge. Also read: How to check if your smartphone is real or fake?
What’s next, when will the service launch? Starlink is working to obtain final approvals soon. Once approved, the website will be activated and pricing will be announced. It might start with Maharashtra, but a national-level rollout is planned.
Experts believe that this will boost India’s digital economy. The company said that the actual pricing would suit customers, but no timeline has been given yet. If all goes well, the service could start by early 2026.
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