Starlink
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Starlink network crosses 10600 satellites as SpaceX launches 24 more into orbit
Technology | Jun 15, 2026, 11:31 AM ISTSpaceX expands Starlink satellite internet network beyond 10,600 satellites following the successful launch of 24 new satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. The mission also brought one of SpaceX's reusable boosters within a single flight of matching the company's reusability record.
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Starlink partners with Meghalaya for satellite internet, gets closer to India rollout
Technology | Apr 01, 2026, 07:21 PM ISTStarlink 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 | Mar 26, 2026, 06:22 PM ISTStarlink 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 | Jan 30, 2026, 05:07 PM ISTElon 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 | Jan 14, 2026, 02:57 PM ISTAmid 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 | Jan 14, 2026, 06:50 AM ISTSpaceX 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 | Dec 09, 2025, 01:36 PM ISTThe 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 | Dec 08, 2025, 04:20 PM ISTStarlink, 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 | Nov 05, 2025, 06:47 PM ISTChief 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 | Nov 03, 2025, 05:01 PM ISTIn 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 | Oct 30, 2025, 09:44 AM ISTThe 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
Apps | Oct 10, 2025, 12:34 PM ISTDespite 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 | Sep 17, 2025, 11:35 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 20, 2025, 08:37 PM ISTStarlink 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 | Jul 31, 2025, 03:47 PM ISTUnion 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 | Jul 28, 2025, 04:20 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 27, 2025, 06:49 AM ISTCaused 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 | Jul 25, 2025, 12:06 PM ISTElon 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 | Jul 16, 2025, 01:59 PM ISTElon 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 | Jul 09, 2025, 07:14 PM ISTThe permission has allowed Starlink to use its satellite to provide satellite internet in India. The company can soon launch its services in the country.