Jio and SpaceX Team Up to Bring Starlink Internet to India

Jio Platforms Limited, a part of Reliance Industries, announced an exciting partnership with SpaceX on Wednesday. They will work together to offer Starlink’s super-fast internet services to people across India, especially in the countryside and remote areas.

This partnership needs approval from the Indian government for SpaceX to sell Starlink here. Just a day before, Bharti Airtel also made a similar deal with SpaceX to provide Starlink internet.

In a statement, Jio mentioned that this agreement will help them use Starlink’s technology to improve their internet services. Jio will sell Starlink equipment in its stores and online, making it easier for everyone to get access to the internet.

Jio plans to provide customer support and help with setting up Starlink services as well. The deal is part of Jio’s mission to make sure that everyone in India, whether they live in cities or remote places, can have good internet access.

“Starlink will help JioAirFiber and JioFiber by bringing fast internet to hard-to-reach areas quickly and affordably,” Jio said. The companies are also looking at more ways to work together to boost digital services in India.

Mathew Oommen, CEO of Reliance Jio Group, shared that making high-speed internet available for every Indian is their top priority. He believes that working with SpaceX is a big step towards achieving this goal.

Gwynne Shotwell, president of SpaceX, praised Jio for their efforts in improving India’s internet access. She is excited about the collaboration and the chance to bring Starlink’s fast internet to more people, businesses, and organizations in the country.

Starlink, managed by SpaceX, offers internet that can handle streaming, gaming, and video calls. It is a top provider of satellite internet services worldwide.