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Starlink Set for 2026 Launch in India with 9 Gateways

10/24/2025

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Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, plans to launch in India with nine gateway earth stations in Mumbai and Kolkata.
The company pursues at least 10 satellite gateways and undergoes security tests as part of India's clearance process.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is expected to finalize pricing guidelines by year-end, enabling Starlink to begin operations by early 2026, and requiring data storage and monitoring.

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Starlink, SpaceX's satellite internet service, plans to launch in India with nine gateway earth stations in Mumbai and Kolkata.
The company pursues at least 10 satellite gateways and undergoes security tests as part of India's clearance process.
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is expected to finalize pricing guidelines by year-end, enabling Starlink to begin operations by early 2026, and requiring data storage and monitoring.