India's telecom giants, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal's Bharti Airtel, are set to launch satellite connectivity for smartphones, enabling seamless communication in remote areas without cellular coverage. This groundbreaking technology will allow SOS messaging and high-speed data services. With stations ready in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, the rollout awaits government approval. The move poses a significant challenge to Elon Musk's Starlink, which is also preparing to enter India's competitive telecom market with satellite-based broadband services.
Sources: India.com, Economic Times, NDTV.