Starlink and Amazon Kuiper have signed their first commercial agreements with VSAT players in India to launch satellite broadband services targeting B2B and B2G sectors.
The partnerships are established prior to the official allocation of satellite spectrum, highlighting the focus on enterprise and government markets.
VSAT service providers offer satellite-based communication services where traditional wired infrastructure is lacking, catering to industries like banking, retail, and maritime.
Starlink has obtained a GMPCS license and awaits IN-SPACe approval, while Amazon Kuiper is still pending approvals in India, with Hughes Communications likely to be a main partner.