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Elon Musk’s Starlink A Game-Changer for Connectivity or a Costly Gamble for India
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Elon Musk’s Starlink: A Game-Changer for Connectivity or a Costly Gamble for India?

Elon Musk’s much-anticipated Starlink project is preparing to enter the Indian market, promising satellite-based internet services. However, early estimates suggest Starlink could come with a steep price tag, significantly higher than existing broadband options like Jio and Airtel.  Based on international pricing, Indian consumers might need to shell out around ₹1,58,000 in the first year. […]

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GSAT-N2 Launched Space X Launches ISRO Satellites
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GSAT-N2 Launched | Space X Launches ISRO Satellites

Elon Musk’s SpaceX successfully launched the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)’s advanced communication satellite, GSAT-N2, from the Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on Tuesday. The satellite was deployed using SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, marking the beginning of a promising commercial partnership between ISRO and SpaceX.    ISRO + SpaceX 🚀 GSAT N-2 Launched Today. […]

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SpaceX to launch Indian Satellites for ISRO
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SpaceX to launch Indian Satellites for ISRO

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly struck a significant deal with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to launch the GSAT-20 communications satellite. The mission is scheduled for early next week and will use SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket. This collaboration marks the first commercial partnership between ISRO and SpaceX and comes under the newly elected US […]

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Donald Trump US Election Victory May Ease Starlink Satellite Spectrum in India
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Donald Trump US Election Victory May Ease Starlink Satellite Spectrum in India

Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper may see a boost in their satellite internet ventures in India if Donald Trump returns as U.S. President, given Trump’s favorable ties with Musk. Experts suggest this could make it tougher for Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel to persuade the Indian government to auction satellite spectrum, […]

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Starlink and Kuiper Advocate for Reduced Satellite Spectrum Prices
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Starlink and Kuiper Advocate for Reduced Satellite Spectrum Prices

Elon Musk’s Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper are advocating for lower satellite spectrum prices in India, with Kuiper warning that high costs could force them to shift their focus to urban consumers, instead of the original goal of providing connectivity to remote areas where building terrestrial infrastructure, like phone towers, is challenging.  This shift would also […]

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Scindia's Statement on Mukesh Ambani vs Elon Musk Satcom Spectrum Allocation Row
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Scindia’s Statement on Mukesh Ambani vs Elon Musk Satcom Spectrum Allocation Row

Elon Musk has expressed strong opposition to Jio’s push for an auction of satellite spectrum, arguing that it is traditionally shared based on International Telecommunication Union (ITU) guidelines. India’s telecom minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia, confirmed that satellite spectrum will be allocated administratively, countering Jio’s call for an auction. Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, emphasized the […]

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Mukesh Ambani vs Elon Musk Space Broadband Spectrum Decision Spiced Up
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Mukesh Ambani vs Elon Musk: Space Broadband Spectrum Decision Spiced Up

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance has challenged the telecom regulator’s decision to allocate home satellite broadband spectrum administratively rather than through an auction, escalating its conflict with Elon Musk’s Starlink. The debate over how India should distribute spectrum for satellite services has been ongoing since last year. Starlink, along with global competitors like Amazon’s Project Kuiper, […]

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Starlink Mini Is Easier to Carry Than You Think
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Starlink Mini Is Easier to Carry Than You Think

SpaceX has launched its eagerly awaited Starlink Mini, now available across the U.S. The compact antenna is priced at $599, with monthly subscriptions ranging from $50 to $150. With no long-term contracts, users can start and stop service at any time, and a 30-day trial is included. The Starlink Mini, roughly the size of a […]

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Elon Musk on Space X Starlink Satellite Service During Emergency
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Elon Musk on Space X Starlink Satellite Service During Emergency

Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, revealed that Starlink’s satellite internet service will soon provide free emergency mobile phone access for people in distress, even in areas lacking traditional cellular coverage. This global service will be available to everyone, pending approval from individual governments. Musk shared the announcement in a post on X (formerly known as […]

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Starlink Sri Lanka Service to Start Soon
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Starlink Sri Lanka Service to Start Soon, License Approved

Sri Lanka’s telecommunications regulator has granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink, the satellite division of SpaceX, to provide satellite broadband services in the country, according to the president’s office.  This move follows the passage of a new telecommunications bill by Sri Lanka’s parliament last month, the first amendment to the law in 28 years, […]

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