Starlink Secures Final IN-SPACe Approval to Launch Commercial Services in India

This marks a major milestone in Starlink’s entry into the Indian broadband market, enabling the company to provide high-speed satellite internet across remote and underserved regions. 



Starlink, the satellite internet venture led by Elon Musk's SpaceX, has secured final regulatory approval from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to begin commercial operations in India. This long-awaited clearance marks a critical milestone in Starlink’s global expansion and paves the way for its official entry into India’s broadband market.

With the final go-ahead from IN-SPACe, Starlink can now offer high-speed, low-latency satellite internet services across India, especially in remote, rural, and underserved areas where traditional broadband infrastructure is still lacking. The move aligns with India’s push for digital inclusion and supports government initiatives aimed at expanding internet access in tier-2 and tier-3 towns, villages, and border areas.

Starlink’s satellite network consists of thousands of low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, enabling fast, reliable internet even in challenging geographies such as mountains, deserts, or isolated islands. This technological advantage makes Starlink a game-changer in rural connectivity, promising internet speeds comparable to fiber broadband.

The commercial rollout is expected to commence in phases, with initial service offerings targeting educational institutions, small businesses, and rural households. Additionally, Starlink has been in talks with Indian telecom providers and infrastructure partners to support regulatory compliance and local integration.

With this approval, Starlink enters a growing satellite communication market that already includes competitors like Bharti-backed OneWeb and Amazon’s Project Kuiper (expected to follow suit soon). The competition is expected to drive innovation, improve affordability, and expand access to digital services across the country.

As India accelerates toward a connected future, Starlink’s launch promises to revolutionize last-mile connectivity, bridge the digital divide, and bring millions of Indians online—ushering in a new era of internet accessibility powered by space-based technology.