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Jio-SpaceX Starlink Deal: Satellite Broadband for India

13 March 20251 min read
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGYJio-SpaceX StarlinkDeal: SatelliteBroadband for India13 March 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Jio announced its own SpaceX pact a day after Airtel did, putting both major telecom operators behind satellite broadband.

Key facts

  • Launch of Jio Starlink awaits all regulatory approvals for SpaceX.
  • Jio will retail Starlink equipment in stores and online and build customer support.
  • Starlink will reinforce JioFiber and JioAirFiber where broadband is poor.
  • Both will explore further digital infrastructure tie-ups.

About Starlink

  • A satellite internet constellation run by Starlink Services, LLC, a wholly owned SpaceX subsidiary, serving over 100 countries and territories.

Exam angle

  • Jio Platforms Ltd and Bharti Airtel both partnered SpaceX; the aim is better connectivity in remote areas.

Test yourself

1. Starlink, which Jio partnered to bring to India, is operated by a subsidiary of which company?

Starlink Services, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of SpaceX.

2. Jio will launch Starlink services in India only after what condition is met?

Jio Starlink will be offered after SpaceX obtains all approvals to operate in India.

3. Which Jio broadband services will Starlink help strengthen in under-served areas?

Starlink will boost JioAirFiber and JioFiber speeds in areas missing out on broadband.

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