Jio Partners with SpaceX for Starlink in India

• 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