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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Introduce Starlink Internet in India

The collaboration aims to expand high-speed broadband access to underserved regions, pending regulatory approval.

A Bharti Airtel office building is pictured in Gurugram.
A Airtel store as seen in Kolkata , India , on 24 November 2021 . Bharti Airtel has announced that they will hike prepaid charges by as much as 25 % on Monday . The Indian telecom giant made this announcement as they add over 3 Lakh subscriber in September quarter . (Photo by Debarchan Chatterjee/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
This Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 combination photos show, on left, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking during a news conference with President Donald Trump in the East Room of the White House, and on right, Elon Musk listening as President Donald Trump meets with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Oval Office of the White House, in Washington.(AP Photos/Ben Curtis and Alex Brandon)
Bharti Airtel said on Tuesday it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet service to India. (Starlink Photo)

Overview

  • Bharti Airtel has signed an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services to India, focusing on rural and underserved areas.
  • The partnership is contingent on SpaceX receiving regulatory approval to operate Starlink in India, with licensing still under review.
  • Airtel plans to integrate Starlink's satellite technology into its existing services, offering equipment in retail stores and solutions for business customers.
  • The collaboration aims to connect schools, healthcare centers, and remote communities, advancing digital inclusion across the country.
  • SpaceX will leverage Airtel's ground network infrastructure to enhance Starlink's operations, marking a significant step in India's digital connectivity landscape.