Elon Musk’s Starlink is ready to enter India, with satellite stations to be built in these nine cities; high-speed internet will be available even without a mobile network!

A new revolution is about to take place in India. Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, is preparing for its full-scale launch in India. According to reports, the company is planning to build nine gateway earth stations across the country, including in major cities like Mumbai, Noida, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Lucknow. This move is believed to enable high-speed internet access even in remote areas of India, even without a mobile network!

600 Gigabit Speed ​​Capacity and Trials Begin

According to a report in The Economic Times, Starlink has applied for 600 Gigabit per second capacity through its Gen 1 satellite constellation in India. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has currently allotted the company provisional spectrum for a demo to test security standards. Under this permission, Starlink is allowed to import 100 user terminals and perform a demo of fixed satellite service only.

Strict Security Rules and Monitoring

The government has imposed strict conditions on Starlink to prevent any misuse. The company had proposed bringing in foreign technical experts to operate its stations, but the government has made it clear that only Indian citizens will be able to operate these stations until security clearance is obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Security Concerns Raised Previously

Indian security agencies had previously raised concerns about the illegal use of Starlink terminals in certain restricted areas. In March 2025, the Ministry of Home Affairs directed the Department of Telecommunications to investigate after illegal Starlink equipment was seized in Manipur and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Following this, the government has mandated data localization and regular reporting.

Data Remains in India

During the trial, the company will not be able to provide its services to the public. Any data generated during this time will have to be stored safely within India. Apart from this, every 15 days Starlink will have to send a report to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and security agencies, which will contain information about where its stations are located, which terminals are being used and the location of the users.