Reliance Industries and Elon Musk exchange statements over Starlink's plans for India
Reliance welcomed Starlink's entry into India and said it has never feared competition, while Jio has served over 530 million customers. Elon Musk accused the government and Ambani of stalling Starlink's launch. The communications ministry said India's satellite framework is fair.
- Reliance stated it has never feared competition and welcomed Elon Musk’s Starlink in India.
- Elon Musk accused the Indian government and Ambani of stalling Starlink's launch in India.
- Reliance welcomed competition in satellite broadband, including from Starlink, and said Jio's own satellite services await clearances.
- Reliance stressed all companies must comply with Indian laws and said the market's openness depends on the rule of law.
- The communications ministry said India's satcom framework is fair.
- Starlink has not agreed to comply with regulations requiring domestic infrastructure setup.
- Jyotiraditya Scindia said three entities are in line for final approval and that there is no question of allowing a monopoly.
- Reliance said the government applies the same regulatory process to all applicants.
- Jio has served over 530 million customers in ten years.
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