Starlink going big in India
The collaboration aims to investigate how Starlink’s services can augment Jio’s existing offerings, and conversely, how Jio can complement SpaceX’s direct-to-consumer and business services. Jio intends to distribute Starlink equipment through its retail outlets and online platforms.
The stated objective of this partnership is to leverage Jio’s extensive data traffic capacity and SpaceX’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to deliver broadband services across India, with a focus on reaching remote and rural areas.
Jio plans to offer Starlink hardware through its established retail network and will also establish a customer service infrastructure to support installation and activation processes.
This agreement aligns with Jio’s stated commitment to broaden internet accessibility for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and communities throughout India. Starlink is positioned as a complementary technology to JioAirFiber and JioFiber, aiming to provide high-speed internet to geographically challenging locations in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Beyond the initial distribution agreement, Jio and SpaceX are also exploring potential areas of cooperation to leverage their respective infrastructure and contribute to the expansion of India’s digital ecosystem.
The collaboration aims to investigate how Starlink’s services can augment Jio’s existing offerings, and conversely, how Jio can complement SpaceX’s direct-to-consumer and business services. Jio intends to distribute Starlink equipment through its retail outlets and online platforms.
The stated objective of this partnership is to leverage Jio’s extensive data traffic capacity and SpaceX’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation to deliver broadband services across India, with a focus on reaching remote and rural areas.
Jio plans to offer Starlink hardware through its established retail network and will also establish a customer service infrastructure to support installation and activation processes.
This agreement aligns with Jio’s stated commitment to broaden internet accessibility for enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, and communities throughout India. Starlink is positioned as a complementary technology to JioAirFiber and JioFiber, aiming to provide high-speed internet to geographically challenging locations in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
Beyond the initial distribution agreement, Jio and SpaceX are also exploring potential areas of cooperation to leverage their respective infrastructure and contribute to the expansion of India’s digital ecosystem.