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Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service, will launch in India by late 2025. It aims to provide internet in remote areas where mobile and fiber networks are weak or absent. Starlink offers speeds of 30 to 50 Mbps, helping villages, schools, health centres, and government offices. The service is costly due to hardware and subscription fees, but partnerships with Indian telecom firms like Jio and Airtel may help reduce costs. Starlink will complement existing networks, especially during disasters when mobile networks fail. The government has approved Starlink after strict security checks, requiring data routing through Indian gateways. This launch could improve internet access in over 650,000 villages with poor connectivity. (Updated 28 Aug 2025, 10:20 IST; source: link)