SpaceX’s Starlink Secures Unified Licence to Launch Satellite Internet in India
New Delhi, August 1, 2025 – SpaceX’s Starlink, the global satellite internet provider, has been granted a Unified Licence by the Indian government, paving the way for the company to offer high-speed internet services across the country. The approval marks a significant milestone in India’s push to expand digital connectivity, particularly in remote and underserved regions.
The Unified Licence, issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), allows Starlink to operate as a telecom service provider in India, enabling the deployment of its satellite-based broadband services. A framework for spectrum allocation has already been established, ensuring Starlink can efficiently utilize the necessary radio frequencies to deliver its services. The company is expected to roll out its constellation of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide low-latency, high-speed internet to Indian consumers and businesses.
Starlink’s entry into India comes after years of regulatory discussions and aligns with the government’s vision of achieving universal broadband access under the Digital India initiative. The service is poised to address connectivity challenges in rural and geographically challenging areas, where traditional fiber-optic infrastructure is difficult to deploy. With download speeds potentially reaching up to 150 Mbps or higher, Starlink’s technology could revolutionize internet access for millions of Indians.
According to sources, Starlink has been in talks with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with local regulations, including data security and privacy standards. The company is also expected to collaborate with local partners to streamline operations and distribution of its user terminals, which are compact devices used to connect to the satellite network.
The approval follows Starlink’s successful launches in other countries, where it has gained traction for providing reliable internet in areas with limited infrastructure. In India, Starlink will face competition from other players like Bharti Airtel’s OneWeb and Amazon’s Project Kuiper, both of which are also eyeing the Indian satellite internet market.
Industry experts predict that Starlink’s entry could accelerate digital transformation in sectors such as education, healthcare, and agriculture by enabling seamless access to online resources. However, pricing and affordability will be key factors in determining the service’s adoption, given India’s price-sensitive market.
Starlink has not yet announced an official launch date or pricing details for India, but the company is expected to provide updates soon. For further information, interested customers can visit SpaceX’s official website or contact local telecom authorities.
