New Delhi, March 12 -- Reliance-owned Jio Platforms (JPL) has partnered with Elon Musk's SpaceX to provide Starlink's high-speed internet services to its customers in India, in an expansion of its broadband services, the company said on March 12.

The collaboration seeks to leverage Jio's extensive mobile network and Starlink's satellite technology to ensure reliable internet access, including in rural areas, the statement added. The deal is subject to SpaceX gaining approval from Indian authorities to sell Starlink in the country, it said.

Notably, this announcement follows Bharti Airtel on March 11 stating that has signed an agreement with SpaceX to bring high-speed satellite internet service Starlink to India.

According to Jio, the a...