After Airtel, Reliance Jio Teams Up with SpaceX to Launch Starlink in India

Jio announced on Wednesday that it has partnered with SpaceX to offer Starlink internet services in India. According to the company’s statement, Starlink solutions will be available through Jio’s retail outlets and online stores. This announcement comes just a day after Airtel revealed its own partnership with SpaceX to bring Starlink to the country.

Jio to Offer Starlink Services Pending Regulatory Approvals

Jio will make Starlink solutions available through its retail outlets as well as through its online storefronts. The agreement is still subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in India. “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 constellation operator to deliver reliable broadband services across the country, including the most rural and remote regions of India. Jio will not only offer Starlink equipment in its retail outlets but will establish a mechanism to support customer service installation and activation,” Jio said in a media release.

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Jio and Airtel Partner with SpaceX Despite Past Spectrum Disputes

The partnership follows a dispute between the two companies over how India should allocate spectrum for satellite services. Reliance pushed for an auction, but the Indian government supported Musk’s preference for administrative allocation, aligning with global trends. On Tuesday, Bharti Airtel announced that it had signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink internet to India. This marks the first agreement of its kind in India, pending SpaceX’s authorization to sell Starlink in the country.

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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Expand Starlink Services in India

Bharti Airtel announced that it will offer Starlink equipment in its retail stores and provide Starlink services to business customers. The company also aims to connect communities, schools, and health centers, even in the most remote parts of India. Gopal Vittal, Bharti Airtel’s managing director and vice chairman, stated that partnering with SpaceX to bring Starlink to Airtel customers marks a significant milestone and reinforces the company’s commitment to next-generation satellite connectivity.