The agreement positions Airtel and SpaceX to play a critical role in closing India's digital divide. By combining Airtel's market expertise with Starlink's satellite capabilities, the companies aim to provide reliable,

Airtel and SpaceX have partnered to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet to India. This collaboration aims to extend connectivity to rural regions and

Elon Musk's Starlink has signed a deal with India's No. 2 telecoms company Airtel to bring Starlink's internet services to the world's most populous country, intensifying rivalry with fellow billionaire Mukesh Ambani's telecom firm Reliance Jio.

Indian telecom operator Bharti Airtel says 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.

Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and Vice Chairman, Bharti Airtel, said, “Working with SpaceX to offer Starlink to Airtel customers in India is a significant milestone”

While that means India is close to offering satellite communication services in and around the country, it could still take time to happen.