How Elon Musk's Starlink Satellite Internet could transform India and challenge Jio, Airtel: Explained

Starlink’s arrival in India has the potential to reshape connectivity, but it also raises critical questions about competition, regulation, and affordability. Its entry could redefine the internet landscape, testing India’s ability to balance innovation with sovereignty and fair competition.

Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service is all set to enter the Indian market to revolutionize mobile connectivity in the remote areas of the country. The potential entry of the service has sparked debates over its impact on the Indian telecom players (like Airtel and Jio).

What Starlink brings to India: A connectivity revolution

High-Speed Internet in Remote Areas

Starlink’s satellite internet service will be using low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites to provide high-speed connectivity, making it a game-changer for underserved and remote regions of India. Unlike traditional broadband, which relies on cables and cell towers, Starlink on the other hand, will offer a reliable internet even ...