Bharti Airtel has partnered with Elon Musk's SpaceX to bring the Starlink satellite internet service to India, marking a significant development in the nation's emerging satcom sector. This agreement aims to enhance connectivity,

India's Bharti Airtel said on Tuesday it had signed a deal with Elon Musk's SpaceX for the highly anticipated launch of Starlink satellite internet in the world's most populous country. SpaceX's Starlink has long wanted to launch in India and has in recent months clashed with billionaire Mukesh Ambani's company over how the country should grant spectrum for satellite services.

This allows the duo to assess how Starlink can expand Airtel’s services and how Airtel’s local expertise can support SpaceX’s direct offerings to consumers and businesses in India.