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Jio Platforms eyes low-orbit satellite rollout as Starlink awaits India launch
Jio Platforms, India's largest telecom operator and digital services company, wants to rollout statelite communication in the country where Starlink still awaits launch.
TL;DR
- Jio Platforms is evaluating the rollout of low-orbit satellite communications in India.
- The company aims to connect India from the skies, complementing its ground-based services.
- Jio will partner with global "constellation providers" for satellite capacity and build its own ground stations.
- Jio Platforms recently filed draft papers for an initial public offering.
- Elon Musk's Starlink, which had previously announced deals with Jio and Bharti Airtel, has not yet launched services in India.
- SpaceX has stated that Starlink is in active discussions with the Indian government, disputing reports of a freeze on approvals.