Airtel Announces Agreement with SpaceX to Bring Starlink’s High-Speed Internet to its Customers ....
Airtel announced an agreement with SpaceX to bring
Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in India. This is the
first agreement to be signed in India, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its
own authorizations to sell Starlink in India. It enables Airtel and SpaceX to
further explore how Starlink can complement and expand Airtel’s offerings, and
how Airtel’s expertise in the Indian market complements SpaceX’s direct
offerings to consumers and businesses.
Airtel
and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel’s retail stores,
Starlink services via Airtel to business customers, opportunities to connect
communities, schools, and health centers, among many others, in even the most
rural parts of India. Airtel and SpaceX will also explore how Starlink could
help expand and enhance the Airtel network, as well as SpaceX’s ability to
utilize and benefit from Airtel’s ground network infrastructure and other
capabilities in India.
Airtel
remains committed to delivering comprehensive and reliable
connectivity and digital solutions leveraging advanced technology with a focus
on customer-centric services. By adding Starlink, (in addition to its
existing alliance with Eutelsat OneWeb) to its
offerings, Airtel will further its ability to offer nationwide connectivity and
connect previously underserved areas, particularly those with limited
to no coverage today. With Starlink enterprise suite,
Airtel will be able to offer enterprises, businesses, and communities comprehensive and seamless connectivity packages.
“Working with
SpaceX to offer Starlink to Airtel customers in India is a significant
milestone and further demonstrates our commitment to next-generation satellite
connectivity,” said Gopal Vittal, Managing Director and Vice Chairman, Bharti Airtel Ltd. “This collaboration
enhances our ability to bring world-class high-speed broadband to even the most
remote parts of India, ensuring that every individual, business, and community
has reliable internet. Starlink will complement and enhance Airtel’s suite of
products to ensure reliable and affordable broadband for our Indian customers –
wherever they live and work.”
“Technology is
always evolving and we’re committed to staying at the forefront of innovation
so that we can continue to bring the best connectivity experience for our
customers. This includes collaborating with global leaders like SpaceX to
extend our reach and add new coverage to customers throughout all of India.”
“We are excited
to work with Airtel and unlock the transformative impact Starlink can bring to
the people of India. We are constantly amazed by the incredible and inspiring
things that people, businesses and organizations do when they are connected via
Starlink,” said Gwynne Shotwell, President and Chief
Operating Officer of SpaceX. “The team at Airtel has played a
pivotal role in India’s telecom story, so working with them to complement our
direct offering makes great sense for our business.”
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