American billionaire Elon Musk’s company Starlink is ready to enter India. Due to this the tension between Jio and Airtel has increased. The Department of Telecommunications has received a recommendation to allot spectrum to Starlink. Telecom regulator TRAI had sent this recommendation on 15 December. Now preparations are underway to allot spectrum to Starlink to start satellite broadband service. Starlink will provide internet service directly with the help of satellite.
Tension will increase between Jio-Airtel and others
Airtel, Jio and Amazon are also preparing to launch satellite broadband in India. Jio and Airtel have also completed their regulatory process in this direction, but it seems that Starlink may be the first company to launch satellite service in India. This will have a direct impact on Indian telecom companies and another big company will enter the market to compete with them.
Starlink service may be launched next month
Starlink service can be launched in India next month. The Department of Telecommunications is currently considering the method of spectrum allocation. Jio and Airtel want that there should be bidding for the allocation. Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said that a decision on spectrum allocation will be taken by the end of this month. Due to this, speculations are being made that Starlink service may soon be available to the people in the country.
Starlink will provide connectivity even in remote areas
Starlink is currently providing its services in many countries including Australia, Europe and America. Its biggest feature is connectivity in remote areas. Actually, it is not dependent on towers etc. for the network. It provides internet directly from satellite. Because of this, it will become easier to access internet in remote areas. However, its service will be a little expensive compared to Indian telecom companies.
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