India is set to enter a new era of digital connectivity and it’s beginning right from the heart of Maharashtra.
In a historic move, Elon Musk’s Starlink is officially rolling out its high-speed satellite internet service in India, starting with Maharashtra, marking a monumental leap in the country’s journey toward a truly connected future.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis confirmed that Maharashtra will be the first Indian state to formally collaborate with Starlink, calling it a game-changing step in bringing satellite-enabled internet to even the most remote corners of the state.
“This collaboration will ensure Maharashtra leads India in satellite-enabled digital infrastructure,” Fadnavis announced on X.
Starlink, a venture by Musk’s SpaceX, uses a network of low-orbit satellites to deliver lightning-fast internet to areas where traditional networks fail to reach.
The initiative will be especially transformative for rural schools, healthcare centres, and underserved communities, ensuring digital equality across regions.
This development follows major telecom partnerships earlier this year: Jio Platforms and Bharti Airtel both struck deals with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to their customer base, signalling the dawn of a new tech collaboration between Indian telecom giants and Musk’s space internet network.
Starlink’s Vice President of Business Operations, Lauren Dreyer, expressed excitement about the India launch, saying, “We’re looking forward to connecting schools, medical facilities and beyond in the most remote and unconnected areas once Starlink receives final approvals.”
The announcement aligns with a broader wave of global tech investments pouring into India. With Google investing $15 billion to build its largest AI hub outside the U.S. and companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity entering Indian markets, the country is fast becoming the world’s next digital powerhouse.
Starlink’s arrival is not just a tech milestone it’s a moment of national pride. India’s digital sky just got wider, faster, and limitless.