Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes post on Starlink’s India entry: Regulation, spectrum in focus of satellite internet playbook
1 week, 5 days ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw deletes post on Starlink’s India entry: Regulation, spectrum in focus of satellite internet playbook

Live Mint  

Union Minister for Railways, Communications, Electronics, and Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has deleted a social media post in which he extended a warm welcome to SpaceX’s Starlink ahead of its anticipated entry into the Indian market. Will be useful for remote area railway projects.” However, the post was later removed without explanation, sparking speculation over the government’s stance on the satellite internet provider. Jio Platforms Ltd. and Bharti Airtel Ltd. both announced unexpected partnerships with SpaceX to integrate Starlink’s satellite broadband services. Analysts suggest the satellite internet provider could play a crucial part in strengthening railway connectivity, enhancing digital infrastructure, and advancing government initiatives aimed at improving rural access to high-speed internet. Jio and Airtel’s new strategy As part of its agreement, Jio, the country’s largest telecom operator, will stock Starlink equipment in its retail outlets across India, providing the satellite service provider with an extensive distribution network.

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Starlink’s India play, “worse internet” and Jio’s IPL bundles
6 days, 12 hours ago

Starlink’s India play, “worse internet” and Jio’s IPL bundles

Hindustan Times  

There was a flicker in 2021 when Starlink began to accept pre-orders for its satellite broadband service, from potential buyers in India. Starlink Home Vision: One would have expected Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio to have been competitors to SpaceX’s Starlink satellite broadband service in India. “This collaboration enhances our ability to bring world-class high-speed broadband to even the most …

Vodafone Idea explores partnership with Musk's Starlink
1 week ago

Vodafone Idea explores partnership with Musk's Starlink

The Hindu  

Vodafone Idea is in exploratory talks with various satellite communication providers, including Starlink, the company said on Wednesday, a week after the Indian telecom firm's rivals signed deals with Elon Musk's company. "Our strategy is to provide services - whether fixed or mobile - in uncovered areas, where satellite makes perfect sense," Vodafone Idea Chief Technology Officer Jagbir Singh told …

What is Elon Musk’s Starlink all about? | Explained
1 week, 2 days ago

What is Elon Musk’s Starlink all about? | Explained

The Hindu  

The story so far: Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio have signed distribution pacts with SpaceX Corp.’s Starlink service to bring satellite internet access to India. Satellites work in conjunction with ground stations on earth, which are physically connected to the internet like any other network and beam up connections wirelessly to satellites above them at any given point. In India, …

Starlink | Enter India
1 week, 3 days ago

Starlink | Enter India

The Hindu  

On March 6, an account on the social media platform X claimed that Reliance Jio, Airtel, and VI wanted “fair competition” as the Indian government mulled over the possibility of granting Starlink a license. India’s two major telecom companies announced their Starlink partnerships after a White House meeting last month between U.S. President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. …

CPM slams Jio, Airtel's deal with Elon Musk's Starlink, cites security risks
1 week, 5 days ago

CPM slams Jio, Airtel's deal with Elon Musk's Starlink, cites security risks

India Today  

The Communist Party of India ) Polit Bureau in Kerala expressed strong opposition to the reported collaborations between Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel with Elon Musk's Starlink to provide high-speed satellite-based internet services in India. Airtel and Starlink coming together to form a cartel to dominate satellite spectrum use will be at the cost of millions of …

Reliance vs Bharti Airtel: Which telecom stock to buy after Elon Musk’s SpaceX tie-up buzz?
1 week, 6 days ago

Reliance vs Bharti Airtel: Which telecom stock to buy after Elon Musk’s SpaceX tie-up buzz?

Live Mint  

Reliance vs Bharti Airtel: Over the last two days, India's two biggest telecom players- Bharti Airtel and Reliance-owned Jio Platforms have announced their deals with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring high-speed satellite internet service Starlink to India. Bharti Airtel on March 11 said it had signed an agreement with SpaceX to bring high-speed satellite internet service Starlink to India followed …

Elon Musk’s Starlink stares at uncertain future in India as TRAI mulls license curbs
1 week, 6 days ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink stares at uncertain future in India as TRAI mulls license curbs

Live Mint  

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India plans to recommend that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for five years to assess initial market adoption, a Reuters report said. Musk signs deals with Ambani, Airtel Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-controlled Jio Platforms Ltd. announced a surprise pact with SpaceX to offer Starlink Inc.’s satellite Internet services in India on Wednesday, a day after rival …

Starlink In India? IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Welcome', Then Deletes Tweet
Top News
1 week, 6 days ago

Starlink In India? IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Says 'Welcome', Then Deletes Tweet

ABP News  

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw briefly welcomed Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to India in a tweet — only to delete it soon after, sparking speculation about the government’s stance on the project. Vaishnaw’s tweet read, “Starlink, welcome to India!” and also highlighted its potential for “remote area railway projects.” However, the tweet was swiftly removed without explanation, leaving many …

Airtel and Jio team up with SpaceX to bring Starlink: What it means for telcos
1 week, 6 days ago

Airtel and Jio team up with SpaceX to bring Starlink: What it means for telcos

India Today  

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have signed agreements with SpaceX to distribute Starlink’s satellite internet services in India. Dayanand Mittal, an analyst at JM Financial Research, said, "As of now, the agreement seems limited to Bharti and Jio distributing Starlink’s satellite broadband services through their extensive retail network, mainly for B2C and B2B customers in rural and remote areas. Mittal …

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Welcomes Starlink To India: 'Will Be Useful For Remote Railway Projects'
1 week, 6 days ago

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Welcomes Starlink To India: 'Will Be Useful For Remote Railway Projects'

ABP News  

Union Minister for Information Technology, Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Starlink to India signalling an official entry of the subsidiary of Elon Musk-owned Speace X in the country. The development comes after billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms inked a pact with SpaceX to bring Starlink's broadband internet services to India. In a statement on Wednesday, Jio Platforms, the company that …

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Elon Musk's Starlink to India, says ‘will be useful…’
1 week, 6 days ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Elon Musk's Starlink to India, says ‘will be useful…’

Hindustan Times  

Railways minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk's Starlink to India, saying that it will be useful for railway projects in remote areas. Reliance Jio announces deal with Musk's StarX Earlier in the day, Mukesh Ambani's Jio Platforms announced a deal with SpaceX, the aerospace company led by Elon Musk, to bring Starlink's broadband internet services to India. On …

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work
2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s Starlink is coming to India. Here’s how it will work

Firstpost  

Starlink, the SpaceX-owned satellite services firm, is coming to India after inking agreements with major telecoms Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. As per The Times of India, Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it would bring the high-speed internet provider Starlink to India – the first such agreement signed in the country with Musk’s firm. “Working with SpaceX to offer …

Musk’s Starlink could help remote parts of India get online under deals with telecoms players
2 weeks ago

Musk’s Starlink could help remote parts of India get online under deals with telecoms players

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — Elon Musk’s Starlink signed an agreement with India’s top telecom operator on Wednesday to bring the U.S. satellite internet giant’s services to the world’s most populous country, a day after announcing a similar agreement with the country’s second-largest provider. The deals with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which together control more than 70% of India’s telecom market, …

Starlink x Airtel VS Starlink x Jio: Race For Satellite Internet Supremacy Heats Up. Here's What To Expect
2 weeks ago

Starlink x Airtel VS Starlink x Jio: Race For Satellite Internet Supremacy Heats Up. Here's What To Expect

ABP News  

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio are locked in a high-stakes battle to bring Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite Internet services to India. Jio Strikes Back: Starlink as a Retail Game-Changer Soon after Airtel’s announcement, Reliance Jio countered with its own agreement with SpaceX. Jio, on the other hand, sees Starlink as a commercial opportunity to expand its broadband dominance, leveraging its …

From competition to collaboration: A look at Airtel and Jio’s agreements and disagreements with Elon Musk’s Starlink
2 weeks ago

From competition to collaboration: A look at Airtel and Jio’s agreements and disagreements with Elon Musk’s Starlink

Live Mint  

Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio—India's two largest telecom service providers—have inked a pact with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer Starlink's broadband internet services to its customers in India. Airtel and Jio's announcements to partner with SpaceX to provide Starlink access to customers in India mark a U-turn, after the Indian telecom giants argued against the Elon Musk-led company's entry in …

Breaking: Jio Signs Agreement with Starlink, Following Airtel's Deal Yesterday
2 weeks ago

Breaking: Jio Signs Agreement with Starlink, Following Airtel's Deal Yesterday

ABP News  

In a major development in India’s satellite internet sector, Reliance Jio has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink, just a day after Airtel finalized its own deal with the satellite internet provider. This move signals a competitive race in India's satellite broadband market, as both telecom giants seek to enhance their connectivity offerings, especially in remote and rural areas.Jio’s …

Bharti Airtel, Jio and SpaceX partner for Starlink internet in India; signs deal
2 weeks ago

Bharti Airtel, Jio and SpaceX partner for Starlink internet in India; signs deal

The Hindu  

A day after Bharti Airtel, Jio Platforms Ltd, of Reliance Industries Ltd has announced an agreement with American billionaire Elon Musk’s SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband internet services to its customers in India. “Ensuring that every Indian, no matter where they live, has access to affordable and high-speed broadband remains Jio’s top priority,” said Mathew Oommen, Group CEO, Reliance Jio …

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India
2 weeks ago

Jio inks deal with Musk's SpaceX for Starlink internet services in India

Firstpost  

The development comes a day after the company’s rival, Bharti Airtel, announced that it had inked a similar pact Jio Platforms will offer Starlink equipment in its stores and provide installation support for the devices, too. Reuters Reliance Jio on Wendesday announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s internet services to India. “Through …

Jio Partners With Elon Musk’s SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India, A Day After Airtel's Deal
2 weeks ago

Jio Partners With Elon Musk’s SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India, A Day After Airtel's Deal

ABP News  

Reliance Jio on Wednesday signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet services to India. "The agreement with SpaceX is part of Jio’s commitment to ensuring that reliable internet is fully accessible to all enterprises, small and medium businesses, and communities across India. The agreement with SpaceX is part of Jio’s commitment to ensuring that reliable internet …

After Airtel, Reliance Jio to partner with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India
Top News
2 weeks ago

After Airtel, Reliance Jio to partner with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India

Hindustan Times  

A day after Airtel’s announcement about partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink internet service to India, Mukesh Ambani's Jio announced on Wednesday a similar agreement with Elon Musk's company. “Through this agreement, the parties will leverage Jio’s position as the world's largest mobile operator in terms of data traffic and Starlink’s position as the world’s leading low Earth orbit satellite …

Airtel-Starlink pact: Mittal, Musk edge past Ambani in satellite internet race
2 weeks ago

Airtel-Starlink pact: Mittal, Musk edge past Ambani in satellite internet race

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Sunil Mittal-chaired Bharti Airtel Ltd has inked a pact with Elon Musk-backed Starlink to offer satellite internet services in India, raising the stakes in the battle with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. Starlink’s service will be marketed in India through Airtel. Industry executives said Airtel's move was “a clear sign of intent" against Reliance Jio, which has …

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Starlink to India after US telecom giant partners with Jio, Airtel
2 weeks ago

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Starlink to India after US telecom giant partners with Jio, Airtel

India TV News  

Ashwini Vaishnaw welcomes Starlink to India after US telecom giant partners with Jio, Airtel Ashwini Vaishnaw's post on X, welcoming Starlink, comes after Elon Musk owned telecom company signed partnership deals with two biggest telecom players in India - Jio and Airtel. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday welcomed Elon Musk's Stralink to India after the US telecom giant signs …

Airtel and Jio are bringing Starlink to India but don't take out your wallets just yet
2 weeks ago

Airtel and Jio are bringing Starlink to India but don't take out your wallets just yet

India Today  

Airtel on Tuesday signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink to India. Airtel and Jio aren’t exactly ready to rollout Starlink yet While Airtel and Jio have declared a deal with Starlink, a lot still depends on regulatory approvals from the government for the Starlink services to be made available in India. Airtel’s press release yesterday made …

Airtel, Jio sign deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India: Full story in 5 points
2 weeks ago

Airtel, Jio sign deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India: Full story in 5 points

India Today  

After Airtel announced on Tuesday that it was signing a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink to India, Jio made a similar announcement early on Wednesday morning. Airtel and Jio are teaming up with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India, which will allow them to provide their services in the most remote areas of the country. …

Starlink is coming to India, it is different from iPhone satellite texting and Jio plus Airtel AirFiber
2 weeks ago

Starlink is coming to India, it is different from iPhone satellite texting and Jio plus Airtel AirFiber

India Today  

Starlink satellite internet service is coming to India. The idea and so it seems from what Airtel and Jio have announced is that the two telecoms will use Starlink’s advanced satellite technology to expand internet connectivity in rural and remote regions. So, how does the existing AirFiber service differ from Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service? While satellite phones are …

After Airtel, Jio signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India
2 weeks ago

After Airtel, Jio signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink to India

India Today  

Reliance Jio has teamed up with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite internet to India. Partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India is a major step toward seamless connectivity for all.” "By integrating Starlink into Jio’s broadband ecosystem, we are expanding our reach and enhancing the reliability and accessibility of high-speed broadband in this AI-driven era, empowering communities and businesses …

What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?
2 weeks ago

What is Starlink, Elon Musk's satellite internet service firm?

Hindustan Times  

Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring the revolutionary Starlink's satellite internet service to India. Starlink is a satellite internet service by Elon Musk's Space X This agreement is subject to SpaceX receiving authorisations to sell Starlink's satellite communications-based services in India, Airtel said in a statement. Starlink is a satellite …

Musk’s Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to India
Top News
2 weeks ago

Musk’s Starlink and Bharti Airtel sign deal to explore bringing satellite internet to India

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — 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. Airtel — India’s second largest telecom operator — said in a statement that its deal with Starlink depends on whether the subsidiary of U.S. …

Airtel eyes wider retail and enterprise broadband portfolio with Starlink partnership
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Airtel eyes wider retail and enterprise broadband portfolio with Starlink partnership

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: In its first partnership as it eyes a presence in India’s broadband market, the SpaceX-owned Starlink Internet company has signed an agreement with Bharti Airtel, to sell its satellite internet products to customers. Bharti Airtel made the announcement on Tuesday even as Starlink is yet to receive authorisations to sell their satellite internet products in India, or beam …

Starlink coming soon to India as Airtel signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite internet service
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Starlink coming soon to India as Airtel signs deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for satellite internet service

Hindustan Times  

Bharti Airtel on Tuesday announced that it has signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring Starlink internet in India. Airtel's managing director said that working with SpaceX to offer Starlink to customers in India is a significant milestone. “Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores, Starlink services via Airtel to business customers, opportunities …

Airtel Partners With Elon Musk's SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India; Here's What We Know So Far
Top News
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Airtel Partners With Elon Musk's SpaceX To Bring Starlink To India; Here's What We Know So Far

ABP News  

Bharti Airtel has signed an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlink's satellite internet services to India. In addition to expanding connectivity, the partnership will explore how Starlink's satellite technology can complement Airtel's existing network, while also enabling SpaceX to utilise Airtel’s ground infrastructure in India. 'Offer Starlink To Airtel Customers' Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and Vice Chairman, Bharti Airtel, said, …

Bharti Airtel to partner with Elon Musk's SpaceX to provide high-speed internet services in India
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Bharti Airtel to partner with Elon Musk's SpaceX to provide high-speed internet services in India

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Sunil Mittal-led Bharti Airtel announced on Tuesday its partnership with Elon Musk-led SpaceX to bring Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India. Currently, the government has granted licenses to Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and the Jio-SES joint venture, Jio Satellite Communications, to provide satellite communication services in India. “This is the first agreement to be signed in …

Elon Musk reacts to demand for ‘fair competition’ in Indian satcom market
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Elon Musk reacts to demand for ‘fair competition’ in Indian satcom market

Hindustan Times  

The world's richest man Elon Musk reacted to an X user who said that Indian telecom companies Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea have sought ‘fair competition’ in the satellite telecommunications industry ahead of Starlink's entry in India. In a petition to the government, Indian telecom firms Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea accused Telecom Regulatory Authority of India of …

Starlink internet launch soon as government rolls out new rules for satellite equipment
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Starlink internet launch soon as government rolls out new rules for satellite equipment

India TV News  

Starlink internet launch soon as government rolls out new rules for satellite equipment The government has mandated new rules for satellite communication equipment. According to a report from ET Telecom, the Department of Telecom has established new requirements for the testing and certification of satellite equipment, which includes gateways and user terminals, to be conducted within India. On February 25, …

Satellite internet: Services may finally commence by June 2025
3 weeks ago

Satellite internet: Services may finally commence by June 2025

Live Mint  

Indian skies may open up to satellite internet as early as June, with the telecom regulator preparing the ground for the service that promises to reach distant corners and the open seas. Once a framework is introduced and spectrum allocated, it will set the stage for the debut of satellite internet services by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio Infocomm, Sunil Bharti …

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval
1 month ago

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval

India TV News  

Starlink set to launch in India: Elon Musk's satellite internet awaits final approval Elon Musk's Starlink is closer than ever to launching in India. Potential benefits and limitations While Starlink’s entry could bring high-speed internet to remote areas where fibre optics or mobile towers are unavailable, the service may come at a steep price. High-level discussions spark optimism The development …

Airtel's satellite broadband service to start before Elon Musk's Starlink
1 month, 1 week ago

Airtel's satellite broadband service to start before Elon Musk's Starlink

India TV News  

Airtel's satellite broadband service to start before Elon Musk's Starlink OneWeb is set to launch a satellite broadband service in India soon. Currently awaiting approval from the DoT, Airtel emphasised in its letter that swift approval could position India as a regional hub for satellite broadband services in South Asia. OneWeb has already secured the Global Mobile Personal Communication by …

Modi-Musk meeting: Is Starlink finally set to launch in India?
1 month, 1 week ago

Modi-Musk meeting: Is Starlink finally set to launch in India?

Firstpost  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet Elon Musk in the US, with Starlink’s India entry expected to be a key topic. File Image/Reuters Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet tech billionaire Elon Musk during his visit to the United States, with Starlink’s long-anticipated entry into India expected to be a significant topic of discussion. According to sources familiar …

Starlink now available in Bhutan: When is India launch, plans, speed and all you need to know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Starlink now available in Bhutan: When is India launch, plans, speed and all you need to know

India Today  

Starlink satellite internet is now available in India’s neighboring country, Bhutan. However, Elon Musk’s SpaceX has now officially confirmed the availability of Starlink services in Bhutan, with users gaining access to high-speed satellite internet even in remote areas. In Bhutan, Starlink has launched its satellite internet service with two primary plans: The first is the Residential Lite plan, priced at …

Amazon and SpaceX Want In on India’s Satellite Internet Market
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Amazon and SpaceX Want In on India’s Satellite Internet Market

Bloomberg  

For years, a stash of computers has been gathering dust at a local school in Daringbadi, a village nestled into the lush hillside of India’s eastern state of Odisha that’s reachable only by twisting mountain roads. If satellite internet providers such as Elon Musk ’s Starlink or any number of rivals were allowed to operate in India, it would be …

Vodafone breaks ground with satellite video calls, leaving Starlink behind: How will it work?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Vodafone breaks ground with satellite video calls, leaving Starlink behind: How will it work?

India TV News  

Vodafone has recently raised the stakes in the satellite communication race, making a world-first satellite video call from a regular 4G/5G smartphone, much to the tension of Elon Musk's Starlink. While Starlink is still testing its direct-to-sale technology in partnership with T-Mobile in the U.S., Vodafone’s satellite video-calling service has already shown its potential to revolutionize communication. As Starlink gears …

Elon Musk-Owned Starlink Has Reportedly Agreed To Licence Norms In India, Might Launch Soon
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Elon Musk-Owned Starlink Has Reportedly Agreed To Licence Norms In India, Might Launch Soon

ABP News  

Starlink has reportedly agreed to comply with India’s security and data storage regulations, which are mandatory for satellite broadband service providers seeking a license in the country. The satellite internet company, led by Elon Musk, is preparing to launch its services in India, where satellite spectrum is expected to be allocated through an administrative process. Once satellite broadband services launch …

Starlink accepts key licence norms for India, to introduce satellite internet
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Starlink accepts key licence norms for India, to introduce satellite internet

India TV News  

Starlink accepts key licence norms for India, to introduce satellite internet Starlink will store all user data within India and provide access to intelligence agencies when required, as mandated by the government. Satellite internet pricing remains a challenge According to JM Financial, Starlink and other satellite internet providers are pricing their plans between USD 10-500 per month. Limited threat to …

After Musk-Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companies
2 months ago

After Musk-Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companies

The Hindu  

India's decision to allocate satellite spectrum, rather than auction it, will give consumers more choice, the telecoms minister said on Monday, playing down concern by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio that it could lose out to Elon Musk's Starlink. Starlink has long wanted to launch in India and has in recent months clashed with billionaire Ambani's company over how the country …

Airtel shocks Starlink, all set to launch its satellite internet service in India
2 months ago

Airtel shocks Starlink, all set to launch its satellite internet service in India

India TV News  

If you’re eagerly anticipating the rollout of satellite internet service in India, there’s some exciting news for you! Before Elon Musk's Starlink can launch its services in the country, India's own Airtel is set to introduce its satellite internet service. In a recent interview with ANI, Rajan Bharti Mittal, Vice Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, shared that their satellite telecom service …

Starlink India launch: Why satellite internet rollout is getting delayed in the country
2 months, 1 week ago

Starlink India launch: Why satellite internet rollout is getting delayed in the country

India TV News  

The launch of Starlink satellite internet service in India is highly anticipated. The Indian government has taken steps to facilitate this by announcing plans to administratively allocate satellite spectrum, thereby removing a significant obstacle to the launch of satellite internet services. One of the primary reasons for the delay in the satellite internet launch is the pending allocation rules from …

Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Starlink Satellite Internet to launch in India soon as Spectrum allocation nears completion

India TV News  

Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service is all set to enter the Indian market, as telecom regulators are preparing to allocate spectrum for satellite internet services. However, alongside Starlink, other telecom giants such as Jio Satcom, Airtel OneWeb, and Amazon Kuiper are also vying for a piece of the satellite broadband market. Spectrum allocation for Starlink Satellite Internet Service nears …

Telcos investment recovery in limbo as tariff hike backfires, price war with satcom services likely in 2025
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Telcos investment recovery in limbo as tariff hike backfires, price war with satcom services likely in 2025

Live Mint  

New Delhi, The country's private telecom operators face twin challenges on investment recovery in the New Year – customers leaving their network after tariff hikes and satellite players mainly Elon Musk's Starlink eyeing a chunk of their bread and butter data business. According to EY India Markets and Telecom leader Prashant Singhal, the cumulative investment of Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel …

After Vi, BSNL to launch 5G services soon, intensifies competition for Airtel, Jio
3 months, 1 week ago

After Vi, BSNL to launch 5G services soon, intensifies competition for Airtel, Jio

India TV News  

Exciting developments are underway concerning BSNL's 5G service. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has unveiled new timelines for upgrading BSNL's network. The Union Minister shared that the government has two paths: either to use foreign equipment for upgrading BSNL’s 4G service or to cultivate local solutions. Notably, all the equipment used in BSNL's 4G and 5G towers is made in India. …

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