Airtel unite with Hughes Communication for VSAT business

Airtel unite with Hughes Communication

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Bharti Airtel and Hughes Communications India Ltd., which provides broadband satellite networks and services, has announced an agreement to combine their VSAT operations in India. However, the transaction is subject to approvals by relevant authorities. Hughes will have majority ownership in the combined entity and Airtel will have a significant shareholding.


"We are very excited about the synergies that this partnership will bring to the Indian ecosystem. These are exciting times for satellite broadband service providers as VSAT becomes more mainstream, driven by growing demand from both, enterprise and government segments", said Partho Banerjee, President and Managing Director, Hughes Communications India Ltd.

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Airtel unite with Hughes Communication