Key Points:
- Airtel is having a decent amount of share in OneWeb.
- It is said to offer satellite internet connectivity from next month.
- Android Smartphones are limited to emergency satellite connectivity only.
The popular telecom operator Airtel is gearing up to start offering satellite internet services in selected parts and the same will be provided by OneWeb, as Airtel is having a shareholding in OneWeb which is a satellite service provider and the service will enable access a fully-fledged internet using Earth orbit satellites. So let’s get into the article to check out the details.
A top most executive of Airtel has revealed in an interview that the company is gearing up to offer Airtel’s OneWeb will soon start offering its services by next month. Unfortunately, there is no classification on the extract launching date of the service.
Satcom needs to be given a push. We (oneWeb) will be ready in a month to offer services, says Akhil Gupta
— Danish (@DanishKh4n) August 18, 2023
It is worth mentioning that OneWeb’s technology is similar to Starlink and that means you need to have a receiver antenna to enjoy satellite internet connectivity, the antenna is similar to DTH. This new technology will enable users to enjoy the internet in any remote area and there will be no need for underground cables.
Having said that, Android smartphones are currently limited to SOS alerts, and we need to wait for a device that will be capable to offer complete internet connectivity.
So let’s wait for more details in the coming days and we recommend you to stay tuned with us for more updates from the world of technology.
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