Elon Musk's company Starlink has received a key permit for satellite internet service from India's telecom department, which brings it closer to launching its service in India. Starlink is the third company to receive this permission, after OneWeb and Reliance Jio. **Statement by Jyotiraditya Scindia** Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that Starlink's satellite service is like a new flower in the telecom sector. He said that in remote areas where it is not possible to lay wires or install towers, satellite internet is the best solution. **What is Starlink?** Starlink is a satellite internet service of Elon Musk's company SpaceX that works through Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. It provides high-speed internet in remote areas of the world. The company started pre-booking in India in 2021, but had to stop due to non-approval. **Battle with Jio and Airtel** Starlink will compete in India with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel's OneWeb. Recently, Starlink signed a hardware distribution agreement with these companies. The partnership has been announced. However, the allocation of satellite spectrum is not yet clear, which is important for the launch of the service. **Benefits and Price** Starlink will make it easier to access the internet in remote areas. However, its service can be expensive. Starlink's kits and plans will be more expensive than traditional broadband.