Starlink Partners with Airtel for Indian Expansion

• Airtel and SpaceX's Starlink have announced a partnership to bring high-speed satellite internet to India.
• The deal is contingent on regulatory approvals from Indian authorities, including IN-SPACe and the Department of Telecommunications.
• SpaceX previously faced issues for rolling out services without proper licenses, requiring refunds for preorders.
• The partnership is seen as a strategic move against Reliance Jio, which has been lobbying to restrict Starlink's entry.
• Financial terms remain undisclosed, but Airtel will sell Starlink equipment and services through its retail network.

Source: TechCrunch