Big news for Airtel customers. Elon Musk’s company SpaceX’s Starlink service may start in India very soon. Airtel has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s high-speed internet service to Indian customers.

Starlink is known for providing extremely fast internet services.

Tech experts say that if Elon Musk’s Starlink really starts its journey by tying up with Airtel, its internet speed will be 5 to 15 times higher than 5G.

Airtel issued a statement saying that this is the first agreement signed in India. SpaceX has approved the sale of Starlink services in India.

Bharti Telecom said in a statement that Starlink equipment will be available in various Airtel stores. Customers will be able to take Starlink services from there. Starlink’s service will play a significant role in connecting schools and health centers even in remote rural areas of India.

Gopal Vittal, MD and Vice Chairman, Bharti Airtel Limited, said, “Working with SpaceX to offer Starlink services to Airtel customers in India is an important milestone. This agreement further demonstrates our commitment to next-generation satellite connectivity.”

Incidentally, Starlink, owned by SpaceX, is an advanced technology satellite internet connection. Through it, mobile, broadband, video calls, online gaming and many other tasks will become easier worldwide. This satellite-provided internet service is one of the best internet services in the world.

Gopal Vittal also said, “This initiative will help in bringing high-speed broadband services to remote areas of India. Reliable internet services will be ensured to every individual, business sector and community. Airtel products will also play a significant role in delivering reliable and affordable high-speed broadband services to Indian customers.”

SpaceX President and Chief Operating Officer Gwynne Shotwell said that Airtel has played a significant role in India’s telecom history, so SpaceX is interested in working with them. This is a significant step in the telecom business.

He said, “We are excited to work with Airtel. Starlink can have a big impact on the people of India.”

Incidentally, Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio currently dominates the broadband market in India. They have more than 14 million subscribers. Jio has about 500 million mobile internet users. Airtel also has about 300 million broadband subscribers. They recently bought spectrum by spending $ 20 billion. After that, the agreement with Starlink. Which could put Jio in danger.