Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, has received a Letter of Intent from the Department of Telecom, signaling initial approval to operate satellite internet services in India. This happened in May 2025.
The company still needs to fulfill all license conditions to obtain the final license. Once finalized, SpaceX will be able to demonstrate its services in India.
Jio and Airtel have partnerships with Starlink to offer services through their platforms. These partnerships were established in March 2025. Starlink aims to provide high-speed internet to remote areas, with expected download speeds between 25 Mbps and 220 Mbps.