Starlink pact to drive enterprise adoption

Higher tariffs to keep services out of reach for retail users

- URVI MALVANIA

BHARTI AIRTEL AND Jio Platforms, the two telecom and digital services providers, who have entered into an agreement with SpaceX to market Starlink's satellite internet services in the country, will be focusing on enterprise customers rather than retail.

The same has been made amply clear in the statements issued by both the companies. "The agreement with SpaceX is part of Jio's commitment to ensuring that reliable internet is fully accessible to all enterprises, small and medium businesses, and communities across India," Jio Platforms said in its statement on Wednesday.

Similarly, Bharti Airtel, which announced its pact on Tuesday, said, "Airtel and SpaceX will explore offering Starlink equipment in Airtel's retail stores, Starlink services via Airtel to business customers, opportunities to connect communities, schools, and health centres, among many others, in even the most rural parts of India."