Jio said it is partnering with Starlink to deliver reliable broadband services across the country, including most rural and remote regions.
Published Mar 12, 2025 | 11:20 AM ⚊ Updated Mar 12, 2025 | 11:20 AM
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Synopsis: Reliance Jio announced that it has partnered with the US-based SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband services in India. The announcement comes a day after Bharti Airtel said it has signed an agreement with SpaceX.
Reliance-owned telecom company Jio announced on Wednesday, 12 March, that it has partnered with the US-based SpaceX to offer Starlink’s broadband services in India.
The announcement comes a day after Bharti Airtel said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk-founded SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in India.
Jio said it is partnering with Starlink to deliver reliable broadband services across the country, including most rural and remote regions.
“This agreement, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorisations to sell Starlink in India, enables Jio and SpaceX to explore how Starlink can extend Jio’s offerings and how Jio can complement SpaceX’s direct offerings to consumers and businesses Jio will make Starlink solutions available through its retail outlets as well as through its online storefronts,” it said in a release, posted on X.
The release said Jio and SpaceX are also evaluating other complementary areas of cooperation to leverage their respective infrastructure to further enhance India’s digital ecosystem.
“Ensuring that every Indian, no matter where they live, has access to affordable and high-speed broadband remains Jio’s top priority,” said Reliance Jio Group CEO Mathew Oommen.
“Our collaboration with SpaceX to bring Starlink to India strengthens our commitment and marks a transformative step toward seamless broadband connectivity for all. By integrating Starlink into Jio’s broadband ecosystem, we are expanding our reach and enhancing the reliability and accessibility of high-speed broadband in this AI-driven era, empowering communities and businesses across the country,” he added.
“We applaud Jio’s commitment to advancing India’s connectivity” said SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell.
“We are looking forward to working with Jio and receiving authorisation from the Government of India to provide more people, organisations and businesses with access to Starlink’s high-speed internet services,” Shotwell added.
Airtel had also said that its partnership is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorisations to sell Starlink in India.
Stars are aligned! ⭐🚀
Jio + @SpaceX = @Starlink for #DigitalIndia#WithLoveFromJio pic.twitter.com/oPDdaCcm5o
— Reliance Jio (@reliancejio) March 12, 2025
(Edited by Muhammed Fazil.)
