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Jio Partners with SpaceX for Starlink in India

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-12T10:59:39.459943+05:30

- Jio Platforms announced a partnership with SpaceX to offer Starlink satellite broadband services in India. - The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals, with Jio planning to sell Starlink equipment through retail and online outlets. - Earlier the same day, Airtel, India's second-largest telco, also announced a similar partnership with SpaceX. - Jio aims to provide high-speed internet to enterprise customers nationwide and explore other areas of cooperation. - SpaceX's previous attempt to enter the Indian market faced regulatory hurdles, leading to refunds of preorders in 2022. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/11/jio-announces-deal-to-bring-starlink-to-india-just-hours-after-similar-airtel-partnership/)

Jio Platforms announced a partnership with SpaceX to offer Starlink satellite broadband services in India.
The agreement is subject to regulatory approvals, with Jio planning to sell Starlink equipment through retail and online outlets.
Earlier the same day, Airtel, India's second-largest telco, also announced a similar partnership with SpaceX.
Jio aims to provide high-speed internet to enterprise customers nationwide and explore other areas of cooperation.
SpaceX's previous attempt to enter the Indian market faced regulatory hurdles, leading to refunds of preorders in 2022.

Source: TechCrunch