Elon Musk questions Ambani’s influence as Starlink India launch stalls
Elon Musk has publicly questioned the influence of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, alleging that powerful business interests are blocking the launch of Starlink in India. In response, India's Ministry of Communications stated that its regulatory framework is fair and that Starlink is at the same regulatory stage as other licensed satellite operators. Despite these disputes, Starlink maintains its commitment to the Indian market and has already established significant infrastructure in the country.
- ▪Elon Musk accused unnamed oligarchs of blocking Starlink's entry into India to maintain a monopolistic control over the market.
- ▪India's Ministry of Communications defended its regulatory process, stating that Starlink and two other operators are undergoing similar security assessments.
- ▪Starlink has spent over five years attempting to enter the Indian market and has partnered with major telecom giants Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel.
- ▪SpaceX has appointed a new leader for its India operations and has installed over 20 gateway sites and hundreds of antennas in the country.
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Elon Musk has questioned the influence of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani as SpaceX struggles to launch its Starlink satellite internet service in the country. Musk’s comments, which were posted on X, escalate a dispute over regulatory delays after the Indian government rejected his claims that powerful business interests were blocking its entry. Musk accused on Wednesday unnamed “oligarchs” of blocking Starlink’s launch in India to maintain what he called their “monopolistic chokehold” on the country, without identifying them or providing evidence for his claim. He called the alleged blocking a “crime against the people of India” and argued that Starlink could bring affordable, high-speed internet to people who lack internet access.
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