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Starlink receives license to launch satellite internet services in India

Posted 01 Aug 2025

2 min read

Starlink project launched by SpaceX with a satellite constellation system in Low Earth Orbit aims to deliver global internet coverage.

About Satellite Internet Services

Diagram shows how does satellite internet work
  • Definition: Satellite internet or satellite broadband, is a wireless internet connection provided through communication satellites orbiting the Earth.
  • Significance
    • Bridging the Digital Divide: Offers location-independent connectivity, reaching remote regions.
    • Boost to Disaster Management: Provide communication support in disaster-prone or geographically difficult areas (e.g., Siachen, North-East India).
    • Support for Emerging Technologies: Facilitates adoption of IoT, telemedicine, distance education, and smart agriculture in rural India.
    • Military and National Security Applications: Already used by the Indian Army (e.g., Siachen Glacier) for robust internet access in high-altitude regions.
  • Challenges
    • High Cost for End-Users: Much costlier than traditional broadband, limiting rural affordability.
    • Demand-Supply Imbalance: Urban areas already have cheaper, faster broadband alternatives.
    • Infrastructure & Technical Barriers: High satellite and terminal costs; latency and bandwidth concerns.
    • Other: Data Security Concerns, regulatory hurdles, National Security Issues etc.
  • Way Forward:
    • Using satellite internet as a complementary solution: Focusing on rural, remote, and areas susceptible to disasters
    • Hybrid models: To maximize efficiency, hybrid models combining satellite and terrestrial networks can be used.
    • Ensure affordability: Reduce hardware costs, localise pricing, and collaborate with Indian telecom companies.
  • Tags :
  • Space X
  • Satellite Internet Services
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