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  Starlink partners with Meghalaya for satellite internet, gets closer to India rollout

  Technology | April 01, 2026 19:21 IST

  Starlink is moving closer to its India launch after signing a deal with the Meghalaya government to improve connectivity in remote areas. The company has also received key approvals, but final rollout depends on regulatory decisions.

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  Starlink partners with Airtel to support calling without network coverage

  Technology | March 26, 2026 18:22 IST

  Starlink has partnered with Airtel Africa to test satellite-based calling and internet services. The move could allow users to stay connected even in no-network zones, though the India rollout still depends on spectrum allocation.

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  Elon Musk teases Starlink smartphone focused on AI, not like today’s iPhones or Android handsets

  Technology | January 30, 2026 17:07 IST

  Elon Musk has hinted at the possibility of a Starlink-branded smartphone in the future. Unlike conventional iPhones or Android devices, the potential phone could focus heavily on AI performance and energy efficiency, leveraging neural networks rather than traditional smartphone features.

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  Starlink provides free internet access amid digital shutdown in Iran protests

  Technology | January 14, 2026 14:57 IST

  Amid widespread protests and a near-total internet blackout in Iran, Starlink – SpaceX’s satellite internet service – is reportedly being offered for free to some users inside the country, activists and news reports say. With domestic mobile and broadband services shut down by the government.

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  Musk's SpaceX offers free Starlink internet service in Iran as protests continue to rage: Report

  World | January 14, 2026 6:50 IST

  SpaceX has activated free Starlink internet service in blackout-hit Iran as protests intensify nationwide. With thousands of receivers smuggled into the country, the move has become a crucial communication lifeline amid mounting unrest.

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  Starlink withdraws 'incorrect' India internet prices, cites glitch and pending regulatory approval

  Technology | December 09, 2025 13:36 IST

  The VP of Starlink Business Operations clarified the situation, stating that Starlink has not yet launched in India and is therefore not taking customer orders.

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  Starlink India price revealed: What users get for Rs 8600 per month plan and how to apply

  Technology | December 08, 2025 16:20 IST

  Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, has officially listed its India pricing with a monthly charge of Rs 8,600 and a one-time hardware cost of Rs 34,000. The company promises unlimited data, high uptime, and wide coverage across remote regions.

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  Maharashtra becomes India's first state to partner with Starlink, CM Fadnavis announces

  Technology | November 05, 2025 18:47 IST

  Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis emphasised that the Maharashtra-Starlink collaboration will bolster the state's flagship Digital Maharashtra Mission and integrate seamlessly with its programs for electric vehicles (EVs), coastal development, and disaster management.

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  Starlink set to launch in India! SpaceX begins hiring in Bengaluru for satellite broadband rollout

  Business | November 03, 2025 17:01 IST

  In its job notifications released on SpaceX's career portal and LinkedIn, Starlink has invited applications for four key positions.

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  Starlink schedules demo runs on Oct 30-31in Mumbai ahead of India launch

  Technology | October 30, 2025 9:44 IST

  The demonstration, which is an essential requirement for securing clearances to launch commercial services, will be conducted before designated law enforcement agencies using Starlink's provisional spectrum.

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  When will Starlink satellite internet launch in India? Minister Scindia reveals key hurdle

  October 10, 2025 12:34 IST

  Despite the government granting licenses to two players and issuing a Letter of Intent to Starlink, Minister Scindia, at the India Mobile Congress 2025, detailed the reasons delaying the satellite internet services rollout.

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  Starlink launch gets further delayed as DoT wants changes to TRAI's spectrum pricing recommendations

  Technology | September 17, 2025 23:35 IST

  The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sent back most of the telecom regulator's recommendations on satellite spectrum allocation, including those related to pricing.

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  UIDAI joins hands with Starlink for Aadhaar-based verification in India

  Technology | August 20, 2025 20:37 IST

  Starlink has received government approval to roll out satellite-based broadband services in India. To make the onboarding process seamless, Starlink will use Aadhaar authentication for customer verification.

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  Government completes satellite spectrum allocation framework, Starlink India launch imminent

  Technology | July 31, 2025 15:47 IST

  Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on Thursday that a framework for spectrum allocation is now in place for a seamless rollout of Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet service in India.

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  Government imposes limits on Starlink: Only 20 lakh customers allowed, speed capped at 200Mbps 

  Technology | July 28, 2025 16:20 IST

  The government has imposed these restrictions to prevent direct competition with telecom providers. The government is yet to decide on spectrum pricing.

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  Elon Musk apologises after Starlink internet outage hits 140 countries

  Technology | July 27, 2025 6:49 IST

  Caused by a rare internal software glitch, the outage disrupted critical communications, including Ukraine’s military operations. Musk and SpaceX have promised corrective action and assured users the issue won’t be repeated.

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  Starlink internet faces global outage, services disrupted in 140 countries

  Technology | July 25, 2025 12:06 IST

  Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service suffered a rare global outage today, affecting millions of users in 140 countries. A software glitch disrupted satellite connectivity, leaving thousands of routers offline and preventing users from accessing the internet.

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  Starlink’s Satellite Internet launch in India may shake up Airtel and Jio's Broadband plans

  Technology | July 16, 2025 13:59 IST

  Elon Musk’s SpaceX-backed Starlink is gearing up to launch satellite-based internet in India, and telecom players like Jio and Airtel may need to rethink their broadband strategies.

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  Starlink receives permission to launch satellite internet in India: Here's when you can use it

  Technology | July 09, 2025 19:14 IST

  The permission has allowed Starlink to use its satellite to provide satellite internet in India. The company can soon launch its services in the country.

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  Starlink to launch its services in India within two months, with monthly plans starting at Rs 3,000

  Technology | June 11, 2025 12:17 IST

  Starlink users will be required to pay a one-time device fee of Rs 33,000. These prices are consistent with those already charged in neighboring countries like Bhutan and Bangladesh.