rural connectivity
Starlink Clarifies India Pricing Glitch: Website Displayed Dummy Data Not Actual Service Costs
Dec 09, 2025 02:32 am CST
Starlink addressed a configuration error that briefly displayed incorrect pricing for its satellite internet service in India. The company clarified that the website is not yet live and no orders are being taken, while revealing ongoing efforts to secure final government approvals for launching operations in India, with Maharashtra becoming the first state to formally collaborate with the SpaceX-owned service.
Elon Musk Eager to Launch Starlink in India: How SpaceX's Satellite Internet Service Complements Existing Telecom Infrastructure
Nov 30, 2025 10:45 pm CST
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk discusses plans to bring Starlink's satellite internet service to India, highlighting its advantages in rural areas and disaster zones. Operating at 550km altitude with interconnected laser technology, Starlink provides reliable connectivity where traditional infrastructure struggles, complementing existing telecom networks rather than competing directly with urban providers.
Unusable Rs 6 Crore Bihar Bridge: Missing Approach Road Renders Infrastructure Project Incomplete
Oct 09, 2025 01:57 pm CST
A Rs 6 crore bridge in Bihar's Katihar district remains unusable four years after construction began due to an incomplete approach road. The Pasanta Bridge, built under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana, was designed to connect 10-12 villages to the district headquarters but stands abandoned because land acquisition for a crucial pillar was never completed, highlighting significant planning failures in rural infrastructure development.
India Launches Indigenous 4G Network: Joining Global Elite in Telecom Manufacturing Excellence
Sep 27, 2025 03:47 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated BSNL's homegrown 4G network worth Rs 37,000 crore, positioning India alongside Denmark, Sweden, South Korea, and China in telecom equipment manufacturing. The cloud-based, 5G-ready network will connect over 26,700 unserved villages through environmentally sustainable solar-powered towers, serving 20 lakh new subscribers as part of the Digital India vision.