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India.com
5 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Starlink India Launch BIG Update: Unlimited Data Plans starting at Rs 3000, Setup Kit of Rs…, Airtel and Reliance Jio to…
Starlink India Launch BIG Update New Delhi: After receiving the Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) license from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Starlink is all set to launch its services in India. According to the reports, the setup kit is likely to be priced at Rs. 33,000. It is important to note that the setup kit will be required for accessing the satellite communications network. The reports further add that the users may have to spend between Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,000 a month if they wish to subscribe to Starlink's unlimited data plans. As per the Business Standard quoting sources, the Starlink's pricing strategy in India will not take into account the massive market size but instead, depend upon the capacity constraints and global costs. The rates are likely to be similar to other markets in the Indian subcontinent, such as Bangladesh and Bhutan, where the satellite communication services are available. Here are some of the key details: SpaceX-owned company's Standard kit will likely be priced at Rs. 33,000. The components which are required to get the satellite-based internet services are the Starlink dish, kickstand, Gen 3 router, Starlink cable, AC cable, and power supply. This kit is meant for residential users for everyday applications, including streaming, video calls, and online gaming. The monthly tariffs are expected to be between Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 4,200 for the plan with unlimited data. Notably, the previously reported price was as low as $10 (roughly Rs. 850) per month. However, it is possible that Starlink plans with a fixed data cap could be priced lower. Following a strategic partnership with both telecom operators which was announced in March, the users will reportedly be able to purchase the Starlink hardware at Airtel and Reliance Jio's retail outlets Further, both Airtel and Jio may leverage the SpaceX-owned company's vast low-Earth orbit satellite constellation to offer internet services in challenging locations, quickly and affordably.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 billion bid for Intelsat
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Tuesday it had unconditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Intelsat by SES, confirming a story Reuters exclusively reported earlier this month. The $3.1-billion bid made by the European satellite company for its rival will create a major European player to rival Elon Musk's Space X-owned Starlink. "The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area," EU's executive arm said in a statement. Together with other European satellite companies, Luxembourg-headquartered SES is looking for greater scale to compete more effectively with Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EU unconditionally clears SES's $3.1 billion bid for Intelsat
BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Tuesday it had unconditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Intelsat by SES, confirming a story Reuters exclusively reported earlier this month. The $3.1-billion bid made by the European satellite company for its rival will create a major European player to rival Elon Musk's Space X-owned Starlink. "The Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns in the European Economic Area," EU's executive arm said in a statement. Together with other European satellite companies, Luxembourg-headquartered SES is looking for greater scale to compete more effectively with Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper.
The Star
04-06-2025
- Business
- The Star
Exclusive-SES $3.1 billion Intelsat deal to gain unconditional EU antitrust nod, sources say
FILE PHOTO: Satellite model is placed on Intelsat logo in this picture illustration taken April 4, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European satellite company SES is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.1-billion bid for rival Intelsat, people familiar with the matter said, creating a major European player to rival Elon Musk's Space X-owned Starlink. Together with other European satellite companies, Luxembourg-headquartered SES is looking for greater scale to compete more effectively with Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. The European Commission, which is scheduled to decide on the deal by June 10, and SES declined to comment. The acquisition comes as the European Union ramps up its drive for strategic autonomy in this area to reduce its dependence on U.S. companies. The merged company would have a fleet of more than 100 geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) and 26 medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites compared with Starlink's 5,800 satellites. The deal, which secured unconditional clearance from the UK competition authority last week, is currently being reviewed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice. (Reporting by Foo Yun Chee. Editing by Jane Merriman)
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Exclusive-SES $3.1 billion Intelsat deal to gain unconditional EU antitrust nod, sources say
By Foo Yun Chee BRUSSELS (Reuters) -European satellite company SES is set to win unconditional EU antitrust approval for its $3.1-billion bid for rival Intelsat, people familiar with the matter said, creating a major European player to rival Elon Musk's Space X-owned Starlink. Together with other European satellite companies, Luxembourg-headquartered SES is looking for greater scale to compete more effectively with Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper. The European Commission, which is scheduled to decide on the deal by June 10, and SES declined to comment. The acquisition comes as the European Union ramps up its drive for strategic autonomy in this area to reduce its dependence on U.S. companies. The merged company would have a fleet of more than 100 geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) and 26 medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellites compared with Starlink's 5,800 satellites. The deal, which secured unconditional clearance from the UK competition authority last week, is currently being reviewed by the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Justice. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
