Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Explore Starlink Satellite Internet in India

The agreement aims to expand connectivity in underserved areas, pending regulatory approval for Starlink's operations.

Bharti Airtel has signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to explore bringing Starlink satellite internet services to India, targeting rural and underserved areas.
The partnership will leverage Airtel's retail network and ground infrastructure to distribute Starlink equipment and services, enhancing Airtel's broadband offerings.
Starlink's entry into India is contingent on regulatory approvals from the Department of Telecommunications and other authorities, with no firm launch date yet announced.
The deal follows years of regulatory hurdles for SpaceX in India and comes after a meeting between Elon Musk and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington last month.
This collaboration positions Airtel and SpaceX against Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, India's largest telecom operator, in the competitive satellite broadband market.