India:

• Reliance Jio: On March 12, 2025, Reliance Jio announced a partnership with SpaceX to introduce Starlink satellite internet services in India. This collaboration aims to provide high-speed internet access to remote and underserved regions, contingent upon obtaining the necessary government approvals.
• Bharti Airtel: Similarly, Bharti Airtel has teamed up with SpaceX to bring Starlink services to India, leveraging Airtel’s market expertise and regulatory knowledge to facilitate the rollout.

United States:

• T-Mobile: In 2022, T-Mobile partnered with SpaceX to integrate Starlink’s satellite connectivity into its network. This initiative aims to eliminate mobile dead zones across the U.S. by allowing existing 4G LTE mobile devices to connect directly to Starlink satellites. The service is expected to begin with text messaging and later expand to voice and limited data services. Testing commenced in 2024.

New Zealand:

• One NZ (formerly Vodafone New Zealand): In April 2023, One NZ announced a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to provide 100% mobile coverage across New Zealand. The service is expected to begin with SMS text messaging in 2024, with plans to include voice and data functionality by 2025.

Australia:

• Telstra: Australia’s largest telecom company, Telstra, is set to launch direct-to-handset services via Starlink’s satellite constellation. This service aims to improve connectivity for rural Australians by enabling text messaging from smartphones almost anywhere in the country.

These collaborations underscore a global trend among mobile telecom operators to leverage satellite technology, like Starlink, to enhance coverage, especially in remote and underserved areas.