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Gujarat has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s Starlink to roll out satellite-based high-speed internet. The deal, announced by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, aims to plug connectivity gaps in remote, border, tribal, and aspirational districts, using Starlink’s satellite broadband tech.
Credit: Bhupendra Patel/X
What changes on the ground:
According to the state government, better connectivity will help:
- Improve education and healthcare outreach
- Strengthen disaster response and security systems
- Make government services more accessible in low-connectivity areas
A joint working group with officials from Gujarat and Starlink will oversee execution.
Zoom out: last month, Goa signed a similar MoU with Starlink, exploring satellite broadband for schools, healthcare centres, and disaster management.
The government recently allowed Starlink to move forward with initial approvals and state-level tie-ups, clearing the path for satellite broadband services. A wider, full-fledged rollout is expected over 2025–26, once spectrum, licensing, and security clearances are fully in place.
