Jio and Airtel sign deals with Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite internet in India

by · India Today

Jio and Airtel have signed separate agreements with Elon Musk's Starlink to bring satellite internet to India. The partnerships aim to provide high-speed broadband to remote and underserved areas. Starlink's service rollout depends on government approval. The deals could improve connectivity for education, healthcare, and businesses in regions lacking fibre-optic infrastructure. Starlink uses a constellation of 6,900 satellites for global broadband coverage.