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The next telecommunications (telecom) war in India is expected to be in the satellite broadband market. Reliance Jio and Airtel, the two largest telecom operators in India, are both investing heavily in satellite broadband.
Jio has launched its own satellite broadband service, JioFiber Air, and Airtel is reportedly planning to launch its own satellite broadband service soon. The estimated market size of $600 billion, where botn the companies are gearing up to launch their own satellite broadband services.
Satellite broadband is a type of broadband internet that uses satellites to deliver internet service. This makes it a good option for people in rural areas who do not have access to high-speed terrestrial internet.
Jio Satellite has tied up with Luxembourg based satellite provider SES, whereas Airtel has the strength of its major investment with OneWeb.
Both Jio Satellite and Airtel are investing in satellite broadband because they believe that it has the potential to be a major growth market. India has a large rural population that is currently underserved by broadband internet.
Jio aims to provide internet access to rural and remote areas as well as urban locations, whereas , One Web is primarily focused on the enterprise segment. In addition, satellite broadband can be used to provide internet service to people in areas that are difficult to reach with terrestrial infrastructure, such as the Himalayas and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
The competition between Jio and Airtel in the satellite broadband market is likely to be fierce. Both companies have a lot of experience in the telecom market and they are both well-funded. However, Jio has a head start in the market with its JioFiber Air service.
As India with largest number of telecom and internet users outside China, India presents a vast market opportunity for these telecom giants. It’ll be interesting to see how the battle between Jio and Airtel plays out. The outcome of this battle could have a major impact on the Indian telecom market.
Overall, satellite broadband has the potential to be a major growth market in India. Jio and Airtel are both investing heavily in this market and the competition between them is likely to be fierce. The outcome of this battle could have a major impact on the Indian telecom market.
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