Starlink plans to connect through Indian telecom Bharti Airtel at the Petrapole border, linking Bangladesh’s Fiber@Home data center to Equinix in Oman. This arrangement, approved by Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission, supports Starlink’s data transmission service. Experts question the reliance on Indian infrastructure over Bangladesh’s own. The government explains that current submarine cables lack landing rights in Oman, but hopes to establish direct connection by 2026 via the new SMW-6 cable. This move marks a significant milestone in Bangladesh’s digital progress.