40% of India is still offline. That is not just a statistic. It is a market waiting to be captured. And now, two giants are circling it. On one side is SpaceX with its satellite internet arm Starlink. On the other is Reliance Jio, India’s telecom disruptor that transformed mobile data pricing.While the two companies have announced partnerships, tensions over spectrum allocation, pricing and market control suggest that India’s next big telecom battle is only beginning.Starlink’s India entry: Satellite internet from spaceStarlink operates a low-Earth orbit satellite network designed to deliver high-speed internet directly from space. Unlike traditional geostationary satellites, its LEO system offers lower latency and better performance.In July 2025, Starlink received final approval from IN-SPACe along with authorisation from the Department of Telecommunications. This cleared the way for a commercial rollout by late 2025 or early 2026.Here is what it offers in India:Speeds between 25 Mbps and 220 MbpsLower latency compared to traditional satellite internetNationwide coverage through user terminalsPricing is not annonced yet but is reportedly around Rs 2,500 to 3,500 per month At these price points, Starlink is positioned for enterprises, remote businesses and rural households where fibre connectivity is not viable. The ambition is clear: bridge… Read MoreYourStory RSS Feed
