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Investing.com -- Bharti Airtel (NSE:BRTI), an Indian telecom company, announced on Tuesday that it had signed a deal with SpaceX for the launch of Starlink satellite internet in India, one of the world’s most populous countries. This partnership has been in the works for some time, with SpaceX expressing a keen interest in expanding its services to India.
The collaboration between SpaceX and Bharti Airtel is not without its challenges. In recent months, SpaceX has encountered opposition from Mukesh Ambani’s company regarding the allocation of spectrum for satellite services. However, the Indian government has sided with SpaceX’s argument that the spectrum should be assigned rather than auctioned. Despite this, Starlink’s license application in India is still under review.
The deal between Bharti Airtel and SpaceX is contingent on SpaceX receiving necessary authorizations to sell Starlink in India. If approved, the two companies plan to work together to provide Starlink equipment and services to business customers. They also aim to offer connections to schools, health centers, and remote areas, according to a statement from Bharti Airtel.
Beyond providing internet connections, the companies are also looking into how Starlink can contribute to the expansion and enhancement of the Airtel network. As part of the partnership, SpaceX could potentially make use of Airtel’s ground network infrastructure and other capabilities within India.
This partnership announcement follows a recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Elon Musk in Washington. During their meeting, the two discussed various topics, including space, technology, and innovation.
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