
After the market closed, Bharti Airtel gave a big information in the exchange. The company said in the exchange filing that Bharti Airtel has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's company SpaceX. Agreement was signed with SpaceX for Starlink internet service in India.
Bharti Airtel said in a filing on March 11, 2025 that "it has entered into an agreement with SpaceX, under which Starlink's high-speed internet service will be made available to Airtel customers in India. Through this partnership, the goal is to provide reliable broadband services in remote and internet connectivity-deprived areas. The company said that this agreement is an important step towards strengthening digital connectivity in India and providing advanced internet services to consumers."
Under this partnership, Airtel and SpaceX will together explore how starlink can expand and complement Airtel's existing services. Along with this, it will also be seen how Airtel can benefit SpaceX's direct services for experts, consumers and businesses in the Indian market. What is the preparation Under this agreement, Airtel and SpaceX will explore the availability of starlink tools in Airtel's retail stores, offering starlink services to business customers, as well as the possibilities of connecting communities, schools and health centers in rural areas. Apart from this, both the companies will also explore how starlink can contribute to the expansion and strengthening of Airtel's network and how SpaceX can benefit from Airtel's ground network infrastructure and other capabilities in India.