Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has welcomed Elon Musk’s Starlink to India, saying it will be useful for railway projects in remote areas. He shared this news on X, stating, “Starlink, welcome to India! Will be useful for remote area railway projects.”

On the same day, Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Platforms announced a deal with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s broadband services to India. This agreement follows a similar partnership between Bharti Airtel and SpaceX. Starlink, the world’s largest low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellite network, aims to provide high-speed internet, especially in rural and underserved regions.

With these partnerships, India is set to experience improved digital connectivity. Starlink’s technology can help in better internet access for railway networks, mobile services, and enterprises across the country. However, before starting its operations, Starlink needs to obtain regulatory approvals, including a GMPCS license and spectrum allocation.

Once approved, Starlink will help bridge the digital divide and bring faster internet to millions of Indians.

Source: Hindustan Times