Starlink: The Starlink kit is similar to a satellite dish antenna, and an app will show you how to install it on your roof..
Elon Musk's satellite internet service, Starlink, is set to be rolled out in India soon. Its official website was also made live for India today. The company also revealed the price of its subscription plan in India. Those using Starlink at home will need to subscribe to a monthly subscription plan of ₹8,600. This plan offers unlimited data. However, new users initially receive a free trial for one month (30 days). We're sharing the full details of the Starlink service and how to use it.
What is Starlink?
Starlink is a satellite internet service from Elon Musk's company, SpaceX. Its purpose is to provide high-speed internet to remote areas, villages, and towns around the world. Wherever a connection is installed, a dish antenna is installed. This dish antenna delivers internet to the user using satellites. This service can provide high-speed internet access even in areas where mobile or fiber broadband has not yet reached.
How will this service work?
Thousands of Starlink satellites orbit the Earth in low Earth orbit. These satellites are used to provide internet access worldwide. These satellites transmit signals to their users' Starlink kits. Satellite internet is accessed through this kit using a router. No mobile towers or cables are required.
How to get satellite internet?
To use the service, simply plug it in. According to the Starlink website, the dish included in the kit must be installed on the roof of your house, directly under or facing the sky. According to the website, Starlink requires an unobstructed sky view. The Starlink app allows you to select the perfect location for this.
What's in the Starlink kit?
According to reports, the Starlink kit includes four main components: a Starlink dish, a Wi-Fi router, a power supply cable, and a mounting tripod. The total cost of these components is estimated to be ₹34,000.
When will the service launch in India?
Elon Musk's company has received approval to provide satellite internet in India. However, several government approvals are still required to launch Starlink in India. According to several media reports, the necessary approvals will be obtained by the end of 2025, and Starlink will begin its services in India in the first quarter of 2026. There is no official launch date yet.
How much does a monthly Starlink subscription cost?
To use the Starlink service at home, you will have to pay ₹8,600 per month. However, this will require hardware or a kit, which is estimated to cost ₹34,000. After paying ₹34,000 once, users will only have to pay ₹8,600 per month. This will allow them to use unlimited internet for the entire month.
Where can I download the Starlink app?
Android smartphone users can download the Starlink app from the Google Play Store, and Apple users can download it from the Apple App Store. A link to the app is provided on the website.
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