Starlink has officially disclosed the cost of its residential satellite-internet plan in India. The monthly fee for the plan is set at ₹8,600, and the required hardware kit (satellite dish, antenna, router, mounting) costs ₹34,000 as a one-time payment
The package promises unlimited data, over 99.9% uptime, and works across weather conditions — plus there is a 30-day trial for new users so they can test the connection.
What’s included: Features of Starlink’s India plan
- Unlimited data — no data caps or FUP (Fair-Usage Policy).
- Plug-and-play setup — the hardware kit is user-installable; users just need to mount the dish, plug in, and connect
- High reliability — Starlink claims 99.9% uptime even in challenging weather, useful for remote or rural areas with poor terrestrial infrastructure.
- 30-day trial — new users get a full-month trial to assess service quality before committing long-term.
Why this matters: Potential impact for India
🌐 Improving connectivity in underserved areas
Many remote, hilly, or rural parts of India suffer from unreliable or no broadband. Starlink’s satellite internet plan could bridge that digital divide by offering global-class connectivity without dependency on local fibre/cable infrastructure.
📶 Alternative to traditional broadband
Although ₹8,600/month is higher than typical fibre or mobile-broadband plans in urban India, for regions where such services are unavailable or inconsistent, satellite broadband might be the only reliable option. This could open up internet access in previously unconnected zones.
💡 New choices for customers, pressure on ISPs
With Starlink entering as a premium broadband provider, established Internet Service Providers (ISPs) could face pressure to improve service quality, expand coverage, or revise pricing — especially for rural or suburban users.
What remains uncertain: What to watch
- The service availability — although pricing is live, actual coverage across all Indian regions is not guaranteed yet; rollout will depend on ground-station network, regulatory clearances and satellite coverage. India Today
- Business / enterprise plans — Starlink has currently revealed only residential plan pricing. No official data yet on business-class or commercial plans for India.
- Affordability for average users — at ₹8,600/month, the plan is significantly costlier than standard urban broadband; it may be more suited for users in connectivity-challenged areas, or those valuing reliability over cost.
Final thought
The official reveal of the Starlink India plan at ₹8,600/month with ₹34,000 hardware marks a major step forward for satellite-based broadband access in India. For those in remote or poorly connected areas, it promises a powerful alternative to traditional internet — unlimited data, high reliability and easy setup. If rollout and coverage go smoothly, Starlink could significantly reshape India’s connectivity landscape.
