Big challenge for Mukesh Ambani as Sunil Mittal Airtel set to break internet speed record by launching …

Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal has termed the satellite internet as ‘magic bullet’ and stated that his company is waiting for the government approval, ensuring that he will not leave a corner of the country without internet access.

In a fresh competition between Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio and Sunil Mittal’s Airtel, both telecom giants are eyeing the satellite network to dominate the broadband market in India. Now, Airtel has responded, with Chairman Sunil Mittal calling satellite internet the ‘magic bullet.’ He highlighted that the satellite network can help connect remote areas where network presence is currently lacking, offering satellite connectivity players a unique opportunity.

Mittal said that nearly 2 billion people still lack basic internet connectivity and similar scenarios exist in India.

“About 2 billion people still lack internet connectivity, and similar scenarios exist in India. In remote areas and along coastlines, people have no access to mobile networks or fibre connectivity. Satellite networks will play a crucial role in connecting these regions, creating new opportunities. Telecom operators will be able to cover all network areas using this technology,” Mittal stated.

Poor Internet Connectivity

Around a quarter of the Indian terrain struggles with poor internet connectivity, and about 5% of the folks there don’t have access at all. Satellite internet becomes their only hopeful source of connection to the digital world. Meanwhile, the majority, this is 95% of Indians, zip through the internet with high speed all because of strong signals. However, the less-populated areas of the country continue wrestling with the quality of their internet connections.

Two Ground Stations Are Ready To Serve

Mittal informed that two ground stations in Gujarat and another in Puducherry are ready and are fully prepared to roll out the service soon.

Notably, airtel is waiting for government approval and ensure that it will not leave a corner of the country without internet access.

“You’ll just need to raise your hand, and your phone will connect,” Mittal said.