telecom

March 11, 2025 6:25 PM

Airtel partners with Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet to India

Telecom major Airtel on Tuesday said it has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet services to its customers in India. This is the first agreement to be signed in India, which is subject to SpaceX receiving authorisations to sell Starlink in the country. 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 hea...

India showcases telecom transformation at MWC 2025, Scindia highlights key innovations

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday underscored India's rapid telecom transformation at the ongoing Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. At the event, the minister highlighted India’s advancements, including the world’s lowest data tariffs, indigenous 4G/5G stacks, and robust cybersecurity measures. He addressed key sessions such as "Global Tech Governance: Rising to the Challenge" and "Balancing Innovation and Regulation: Global Perspectives on Telecom P...