Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Starlink Says It Is Ready to Support India’s Connectivity Goals
A SpaceX executive says Starlink is prepared to provide satellite internet service in India.
The company says it has built equipment and operations there, while following Indian rules and keeping user data in India.
It has also partnered with telecom companies, including Airtel and Jio.
Starlink has not yet launched its service in India, according to the account.
The executive said satellite links could help reach places where internet cables are difficult to build.
They could also help schools, medical services, emergency teams, and mobile phone towers.
The executive said the company is ready to work with India’s government and telecom operators.
This support could contribute to Prime Minister Modi’s goal of connectivity across the country.
A SpaceX executive said Starlink is ready to work with India’s government and telecom operators.
The company says it designed its Indian operations around local security requirements and regulations, with Indian user data kept in India.
Starlink has invested in ground infrastructure, including 20 gateway sites with hundreds of antennas.
The company has partnered with Airtel, Jio and others, and has engaged with state governments ahead of a planned launch.
The executive said Starlink could help connect remote areas and support classrooms, telemedicine, disaster response, and mobile towers.
- Who
- A SpaceX executive discussing Starlink’s plans for India.
- What
- Starlink says it is prepared to serve India and support wider connectivity.
- When
- The executive spoke at the India Mobile Congress; no date is specified.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To help address last-mile connectivity challenges and support India’s goal of 100% connectivity.
- Company
- SpaceX
- Service
- Starlink satellite connectivity
- Ground infrastructure
- 20 gateway sites comprising hundreds of antennas
- Telecom partners named
- Airtel and Jio, among others
- Data and security
- The executive said Indian user data would remain in India and operations were designed around Indian security requirements and regulations.
- Potential uses
- Digital classrooms, telemedicine, disaster-response communications, and links for 4G and 5G towers where fibre cannot reach
- Launch status
- Planned; the executive said Starlink was ready to serve once India was ready.