Agreement Overview
Bharti Airtel has inked a pact with Elon Musk's SpaceX to offer satellite-based internet services in India. This collaboration will enhance connectivity in the country. Airtel revealed this news in an exchange filing on Tuesday, revealing that the pact is subject to Starlink's Indian regulatory clearances.
Statement by Airtel's Leadership
Gopal Vittal, Bharti Airtel's Vice Chairman and Managing Director, referred to the partnership with SpaceX as a milestone. He highlighted Airtel's focus on offering cutting-edge satellite connectivity solutions. The partnership seeks to provide high-speed broadband services to even rural villages.
Most Important Features of the Agreement
Airtel and SpaceX, under the deal, will venture into a number of initiatives:
- Distribution of Starlink devices in Airtel's retail outlets.
- Providing Starlink services to Airtel's business customers.
- Improving school and healthcare facility connectivity in rural areas.
- Backing Airtel's network deployment and enhancing the capabilities of its network.
Utilization of Infrastructure
Airtel reported that SpaceX will take advantage of the existing infrastructure from Airtel to enhance field-level network coverage.
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