Airtel, Hughes to combine India VSAT operations

India’s Bharti Airtel and Hughes Communications India Ltd. (HCIL), a subsidiary of Hughes Network Systems, LLC, have announced an agreement to combine their VSAT operations in India.

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, the company said without divulging other details.

HCIL provides a comprehensive range of broadband networking technologies, solutions, and services for businesses and governments.