Overview
- On a podcast with Nikhil Kamath, Elon Musk said SpaceX would “love” to operate Starlink in India and noted the service now runs in roughly 150 countries.
- Starlink’s thousands of low‑Earth‑orbit satellites at about 550 km use inter‑satellite laser links for low‑latency service and can keep data flowing when ground cables are cut.
- Musk emphasized disaster response and said Starlink is provided free during emergencies, citing resilience during recent Red Sea cable disruptions.
- He stressed that physics limit satellite capacity in dense metros, framing Starlink as complementary to terrestrial carriers and suitable mainly for rural or underserved areas, with only 1–2% of urban demand addressable.
- Indian media report that approvals are in place and operational steps are underway with launch possibly as early as next quarter and indicative pricing in the Rs 30,000–35,000 setup range with Rs 3,000–4,200 monthly, though timing, prices and any reported partnerships with Jio or Airtel remain unconfirmed.