Price hump for Starlink: Launch in India faces challenges over pricing and regulations

The impending entry of Starlink in India’s telecom sector has created excitement among the youth as it promises high-speed Internet to any user even as industry experts are sceptical about how Elon Musk’s company will navigate the challenges of fixing a tariff in a price-sensitive and regulated market.

India’s average mobile ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) is around $3 and broadband services cost around $5 per month, undoubtedly among the lowest in the world.