Elon Musk’s Starlink is about to begin its operations in India, and ahead of the entry, the satellite broadband internet giant has secured its first office space in the World Trade Centre (WTC) in Delhi’s Nauroji Nagar – a place where Sam Altman’s OpenAI also has an office. The SpaceX-owned company is set to establish a new category of satellite internet service in India’s growing telecommunications market.
According to ET reports, Starlink has leased a 50-seater office through premium flexible workspace provider CorporatEdge. The move signals a major step forward for SpaceX’s satellite internet division as it nears a commercial launch in the Indian market.
Starlink establishes Delhi’s World Trade Center as a tech corridor
The decision to set up shop at the World Trade Centre highlights a growing trend among multinational tech firms seeking ‘hospitality-style services and operational flexibility.
“These firms are increasingly opting for managed office providers that offer high-end spaces with premium services,” noted sources familiar with the development. By sharing a roof with OpenAI, which finalised its own India office in the complex just recently, Starlink is positioning itself at the heart of Delhi’s new corporate elite.
Starlink en-route to an Indian launch soon
While the physical office is now a reality, Starlink’s commercial operations remain subject to final regulatory hurdles. The company secured its Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) permit from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in June 2025.
However, the launch timeline for Starlink — alongside competitors like Reliance Jio and Airtel — has faced delays due to a spectrum pricing standoff between the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the DoT. Industry insiders suggest that a full commercial rollout could still be three to six months away.
The office news comes on the heels of a recent pricing controversy. Earlier this month, a glitch on Starlink’s Indian website briefly listed residential subscription plans at approximately Rs 8,600 per month.
The company quickly dismissed the figures as a technical error, but the ‘leak’ fuelled intense speculation about how Starlink will price its ‘broadband from the skies’ to compete with India’s low-cost terrestrial fiber providers.
Unlike traditional satellite internet, which relies on distant geostationary satellites, Starlink utilises a massive constellation of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites positioned just 550 km above Earth. This proximity allows for high-speed, low-latency internet capable of supporting gaming, video calls, and streaming in remote areas where fiber optics is currently unavailable.
