Indian telecom Bharti Airtel announced on Tuesday that it signed a deal with Musk’s Starlink to bring its satellite internet services to India

There is a fear in the industry that Starlink is capable of disrupting the telecom sector, as it operates low-earth orbit (LEO) mega satellite constellations that can rival the broadband speeds and capacity of terrestrial networks.

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel has announced its partnership with Elon Musk-led Starlink to bring high-speed internet connectivity in the country.

India's Bharti Airtel said on Tuesday it had signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for the highly anticipated launch of Starlink satellite internet in the world's most populous country. SpaceX's Starlink has long wanted to launch in India and has in recent months clashed with billionaire Mukesh Ambani's company over how the country should grant spectrum for satellite services.

Deal marks departure for Indian telecom major that was tepid towards Starlink’s entry into India by advocating an auction-based spectrum allocation a few months ago

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel said Tuesday it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink to explore providing the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to customers in India, depending on government approval.

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio announced a pact with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services in India, a surprise move that follows months of bickering over how Musk’s venture should be granted spectrum.

Airtel and Reliance Jio have announced deals to market Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet in India, pending regulatory approvals. These partnerships aim to enhance network coverage, especially in rural and remote areas where connectivity is limited.