How Will Elon Musk's Starlink Help Indian Internet Users? Expert Says This | Read
Elon Musk's SpaceX will soon offer Starlink's satellite internet service to its customers in India. The country's two largest operators - Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio - have signed a deal with Mr Musk's company to launch mass satellite broadband services. Sandeep Budki, journalist and telecom expert, spoke with NDTV on what the deal means and how it will change the internet services in the country.
Mr Budki said the service will provide "last mile connectivity" in the remote areas.
"There are several remote areas where internet services have not reached yet. But, even if it's there, it's very slow. What can be used there? Forget about wires and towers, we will now use satellite. The most important thing about satellite connectivity is that wherever there is an open area, there will be satellite coverage," he said.
"Now, using this technology, both Airtel and Jio want to provide broadband services so that internet connectivity reaches the common man.
