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.

Despite their ambitious plans, both Airtel and Jio must wait for SpaceX to secure regulatory clearances before Starlink can officially launch in India.

Despite the growing presence of Starlink's satellite broadband services, India's leading telecom players, Jio and Bharti Airtel, are unlikely to face significant competition, according to a report by JM Financial.

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.

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,

Reliance Jio and Airtel have partnered with Elon Musk's Starlink, increasing hopes for a quick launch of satellite internet services in India. Here's how Starlink will bring internet to our homes.

Airtel and Jio had announced a partnership with Elon Musk-owned Starlink to offer satellite internet services in India

Airtel has teamed up with SpaceX to bring Starlink Internet to India. Takeaway Points Bharti Airtel and SpaceX teamed up to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in India. Airtel is a global communications solutions provider with over 550 million customers in 15 countries across India and Africa.