Bharti Airtel has made the historic announcement of a partnership with SpaceX to consider the deployment of Starlink satellite internet services in India. The partnership is designed to enhance Airtel's network capabilities, especially in rural and distant areas, by using SpaceX's advanced satellite technology.
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The partnership will merge Starlink's low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite network with Airtel's existing network to enable high-speed internet in India.
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The initiative targets the digital divide by bringing connectivity to rural and remote locations.
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Airtel and SpaceX are closely coordinating with regulatory needs and ensuring smooth deployment.
This collaboration is a major milestone in India's satellite broadband journey, with Airtel taking a leadership role in the industry as it competes with others such as Jio and Amazon's Project Kuiper. The development is in line with India's vision of promoting digital inclusion across the country.
Source: According to Economic Times, India TV News, and Capital Market reports