India’s leading telecom operator, Reliance Jio, has signed a deal with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet services to the country in a surprising turn of events.
This partnership follows months of contention between the two billionaires over spectrum allocation policies.
As part of the agreement, Reliance Jio will stock Starlink equipment in its retail stores, providing a widespread distribution network for the satellite internet provider. The deal gives Starlink direct access to thousands of outlets across India, significantly boosting its market entry.