Despite their ambitious plans, both Airtel and Jio must wait for SpaceX to secure regulatory clearances before Starlink can officially launch in India.

After Airtel, Reliance-owned Jio has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide Starlink’s high-speed services to its customers in India, in an expansion of its broadband services, including rural areas,

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) announced an agreement with SpaceX to offer Starlink's broadband internet services to its customers in India.The company on Wednesday stated that this agreement, which is subject to SpaceX receiving its own authorizations to sell Starlink in India,

Right after rival Airtel announced its agreement to offer Starlinks internet, Jio Platforms on March 12, announced a similar deal with the SpaceX-backed high-speed, low-latency internet.

While that means India is close to offering satellite communication services in and around the country, it could still take time to happen.

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio announced a pact with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services in India, a surprise move that follows months of bickering over how Musk’s venture should be granted spectrum.

Airtel and Reliance Jio have announced deals to market Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet in India, pending regulatory approvals. These partnerships aim to enhance network coverage, especially in rural and remote areas where connectivity is limited.