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Shock U-turn as Jio and Airtel both sign up for Starlink

Total Telecom

The deals will see the operators leverage Starlinks roughly 7,000 satellites to deliver satellite internet services across India, potentially offering connectivity to the nearly 600 million people in India that do not have internet access. The move also marks a move away from the telcos previous satellite internet strategies.

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Jio and SpaceX Unite to Launch Starlink in India

VoIP Review

In a significant move, Indian telecom giant Jio Platforms has teamed up with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to bring Starlink’s satellite -based internet service to consumers in India. This collaboration aims to extend high-speed internet access across the country, particularly targeting remote and underserved areas.

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Jio, Starlink partner to expand high-speed internet in India

RCR Wireless

Jio also noted that it plans to distribute Starlink solutions through its retail stores and online platforms Indian operator Jio Platforms, which is part of Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, has announced an agreement with SpaceX to bring Starlinks broadband internet services to its customers in India.

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Honeywell and Verizon Unveil 5G Solution for Retail Resilience

VoIP Review

Honeywell has teamed up with Verizon to introduce a cutting-edge retail and logistics solution powered by 5G technology. For example, should a retail outlet lose power and internet, the solution will enable operations to persist. Verizon’s 5G network delivers robust and fast internet, essential for business operations.

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15,000 customers now connected to LilaConnect’s lightning-fast gigabit full fibre network

Total Telecom

Retail ISP and specialist broadband provider, LilaConnect has announced it has surpassed 15,000 connected customers. The milestone is another step forward in its vision, and commitment, to providing UK homes and businesses with best-in-class full fibre internet connectivity.

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Freedom Fibre Reaches New Connection Milestone

Total Telecom

Press Release Thousands of rural homes and businesses now have access to lightning-fast broadband through Freedom Fibre and its Internet Service Providers (ISPs). These include LilaConnect, the retail internet service provider (ISP) owned by Freedom Fibre Group alongside other providers such as TalkTalk, Squirrel, Fusion Fibre, MTH and Beebu.

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Airtel Partners with SpaceX to Launch Starlink in India

VoIP Review

To facilitate this, Airtel plans to introduce Starlink equipment through its retail facilities. Gopal Vittal, Airtels Managing Director, highlighted the significance of this partnership, expressing its value in providing high-speed internet across the country.

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