Starlink pre-orders in India are open to all. If you are also thinking of pre-ordering it, then read all the important information related to it below.
How and where to pre-order Starlink and its price
Starlink is the official website of the company. website Now pre-order can be done in India also through. The pre-order price is $99 i.e. approximately Rs 7,200. The pre-order process is as follows:-
1. First go to Starlink website
2. Here you have to first check the availability in your area. You have to enter the name of your area. If you do not find your area by entering your area name, you can also search through the pin code of your area by clicking on ‘Plus Code’ below the search box. After entering the PIN code you have to click on ‘Order Now’.
Note: When Gadgets 360 checked the availability of Starlink in several states of India, it was found that the estimated start of the service everywhere is 2022.
3. Now Starlink will ask you for some personal information, such as your name, phone number, email, and billing address. It is important to enter all this information.
4. After this you will have to make payment by clicking on ‘Place Deposit’. Please note that this amount is completely refundable. You can also cancel the pre-order.
Starlink Terms & Conditions
The company has clearly said that this service will be provided on ‘first come first served’ basis. Apart from this, it has also been made clear that the service will start only after getting permission from the regulators. The Company has mentioned ‘Availability; The ‘Limitations’ section clearly states that (translated) “Pre-order does not guarantee you will receive Starlink kit and service. Availability dates for this service are estimates only and are subject to change. SpaceX does not guarantee when the Service will actually be available in your area. The availability of the Service is dependent on a number of factors, including approvals by various regulators.”
What is Starlink?
A unique project of SpaceX, another company of Tesla company owner Elon Musk, has been started to provide internet through Starlink satellite. Musk has also started this project successfully in many cities. Now it appears that Musk is planning to launch it in India also by 2022. In the Starlink project, the company can provide internet service to any corner of the world through satellite. Starlink is a satellite internet network. This network will include thousands of small satellites, which will be connected to ground-based transceivers. As of May 2019, SpaceX had placed a total of 60 operational satellites in lower orbit and the company plans to increase this figure to 42,000 satellites by mid-2027. According to CNBC, by January, SpaceX had launched more than 1,000 Starlink high-speed internet satellites.
Countries with Starlink
According to some online reports, Starlink users in the US, Australia and Mexico get a connection kit for $499 (approximately Rs 36,400). Apart from this, they have to pay $99 per month as rental. Currently pre-order in India is happening for $99, but it is possible that customers will have to pay a separate price for the kit. CNBC’s Report It says that in UK (United Kingdom) customers have to pay £89 (about Rs 9,000) every month and £439 (about Rs 44,600) for the initial kit while taking the connection. This kit includes Starlink as well as a Wi-Fi router, power supply, cable, and mounting tripod.
Will Starlink succeed in India?
If we look at other countries, Starlink is definitely not a cheap deal. It is possible that in India too, users will have to pay a huge amount for the kit. For now, it remains to be seen how affordable Elon Musk will keep his service to revolutionize the broadband industry in India. Especially when many other ISPs (Internet Service Providers) in the country including Reliance Jio, Airtel, BSNL are providing high-speed broadband internet at very affordable prices. However, compared to normal broadband, Starlink has the ability to provide high-speed internet even in remote areas and this is its biggest USP. Internet can be delivered through satellite even to those remote areas where cable broadband access is not possible. However, it is also important to keep in mind that the population living in such areas will not show much interest in using expensive internet. The success of Starlink in India will entirely depend on its pricing.
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