Musk's Starlink to Start Services in India: Maharashtra Set to Lead Satellite-Enabled Digital Infrastructure
Elon Musk's high-speed internet service, Starlink, granted license in June; plans for satellite-enabled digital infrastructure collaboration with the state of Maharashtra.
NEW DELHI - India's Maharashtra state, which includes the financial hub Mumbai, will become the first to roll out Elon Musk's Starlink Internet service in the country.
The launch of this high-speed internet service that utilizes low-orbit satellites has ignited a debate in India regarding predatory pricing and spectrum allocation issues.
In June, India granted Starlink a license, with over 900 million internet users expected by year-end.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Musk's platform X that the state will be the first to formally collaborate with Starlink.
This collaboration aims for Maharashtra to lead India in satellite-enabled digital infrastructure.
Major telecom service providers such as Jio Platforms and Bharti Airtel have previously signed deals with SpaceX to offer Starlink internet services to their customers.
Starlink's Business Operations Vice President, Lauren Dreyer, expressed excitement over furthering India's digital vision and connecting remote areas once final approvals are obtained.
Several technology firms are expanding their presence in the world's fifth-largest economy.
Google has announced a $15 billion investment in building data centers and an AI hub in India, with plans for offices by companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Perplexity, which also announced a major partnership with Indian telecom giant Airtel.
The launch of this high-speed internet service that utilizes low-orbit satellites has ignited a debate in India regarding predatory pricing and spectrum allocation issues.
In June, India granted Starlink a license, with over 900 million internet users expected by year-end.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Musk's platform X that the state will be the first to formally collaborate with Starlink.
This collaboration aims for Maharashtra to lead India in satellite-enabled digital infrastructure.
Major telecom service providers such as Jio Platforms and Bharti Airtel have previously signed deals with SpaceX to offer Starlink internet services to their customers.
Starlink's Business Operations Vice President, Lauren Dreyer, expressed excitement over furthering India's digital vision and connecting remote areas once final approvals are obtained.
Several technology firms are expanding their presence in the world's fifth-largest economy.
Google has announced a $15 billion investment in building data centers and an AI hub in India, with plans for offices by companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Perplexity, which also announced a major partnership with Indian telecom giant Airtel.
