Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, briefly showed potential pricing for its residential plans in India, sparking wide public interest before the details were removed from its website. The company later clarified that the prices displayed were not final and appeared due to a technical configuration error.
According to the information that appeared online, Starlink’s residential service in India was listed with a monthly subscription cost of around ₹8,600 and a one-time hardware fee of nearly ₹34,000. The hardware kit is expected to include a satellite dish, Wi-Fi router and required mounting equipment.
The plan was shown to offer unlimited data with high-speed, low-latency connectivity. Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellite technology is designed to deliver stable internet in places where traditional broadband and mobile networks struggle, such as remote villages, hilly terrain and disaster-prone regions. The setup is designed to be simple, with users only needing to plug in the device and align the dish to get connected.
Soon after the prices were noticed, Starlink clarified that this was not an official launch announcement. The company stated that the figures were shown due to a website configuration issue and should be treated as “dummy” or placeholder information. It also confirmed that the service is still awaiting final regulatory approvals in India.
As a result, customers cannot yet place orders or subscribe to the service in the country. The final pricing, plans and timelines are expected to be announced only after the necessary government clearances are received.
Industry experts believe that if the leaked prices are close to the final rates, Starlink may mainly appeal to customers in rural and remote areas, as well as businesses, emergency services and institutions that need reliable internet in difficult locations. For urban users, the service is likely to remain a premium alternative to fibre broadband and 5G.
While the brief display of prices has increased curiosity and debate around satellite internet in India, the official launch details are still awaited.
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