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Jio has announced a partnership with SpaceX to offer Starlink internet services in India, a day after Airtel revealed a similar deal.

Under the agreement, Jio will distribute Starlink solutions through its retail and online platforms. However, the deal remains subject to regulatory approval for SpaceX to operate in India. “Through this agreement, the parties will leverage Jio’s position as the world's largest mobile operator in terms of data traffic and Starlink’s position as the world’s leading low Earth orbit satellite constellation operator to deliver reliable broadband services across the country, including the most rural and remote regions of India,” the media release said. The announcement follows a previous dispute between the two companies over spectrum allocation for satellite services.

While Reliance pushed for an auction, the Indian government sided with Musk’s preference for administrative allocation, aligning with global practices.