US EditionMaharashtra Becomes First State to Team up with Elon Musk's Starlink, CM Fadnavis Calls It ‘Giant Leap’
Maharashtra aims to provide high-speed satellite internet to remote districts by 2025, supporting government institutions and rural communities under its Digital Maharashtra mission.
- On Wednesday, the Maharashtra government signed a Letter of Intent with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited to establish satellite-based internet services in India.
- To reach remote districts, the partnership will provide satellite internet to government institutions, rural communities, and infrastructure in Gadchiroli, Nandurbar, Washim, and Dharashiv, officials said, supporting the Digital Maharashtra mission and integrating with EV, coastal, and disaster resilience programmes.
- Starlink, launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX, operates the largest number of communication satellites globally, has received licences and satellite authorisation in India, signed an agreement with UIDAI for Aadhaar-based customer verification, and opened a Mumbai office.
- The LOI creates a path for Starlink's commercial rollout in India, and officials said it will position Maharashtra to lead the country in satellite-enabled digital infrastructure.
- The deal marks the first formal collaboration between Maharashtra and Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, setting a precedent for satellite-enabled public services and advancing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Digital India mission.
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Elon Musk-owned Starlink enters India, signs first deal with Maharashtra to provide remote connectivity
Starlink is the world’s most advanced satellite constellation in low-Earth orbit, delivering reliable broadband internet capable of supporting streaming, online gaming, video calls, and more.
Maharashtra becomes India's first state to partner with Starlink, CM Fadnavis announces
The Maharashtra government on Wednesday announced a partnership with Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited to establish satellite-based internet services, becoming the first Indian state to formally collaborate with the American company. The government confirmed the partnership by signing a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Starlink, which is the satellite-based internet service launched by Elon Musk's SpaceX, known for providing high-spee…
Maharashtra Govt Partners Starlink To Offer Satcom Services
The Maharashtra government has signed a letter of intent (LoI) with Starlink to deploy satellite-based internet services for government institutions in the state. As part of the collaboration, the two sides will also work together to roll out satellite communication (satcom) services for rural communities and critical public infrastructure across remote and underserved regions in the state. The LoI was signed between Maharashtra chief minister…
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