Elon Musk Criticizes Mukesh Ambani Over Delays in Launching Starlink in India
Elon Musk has intensified his criticism of Indian business magnate Mukesh Ambani, accusing him of blocking the launch of SpaceX's satellite internet service, Starlink. In a post on X, Musk mocked Ambani as having 'prime minister-like' influence and suggested he was preventing competition in India’s telecom sector. Reliance Jio, part of Ambani’s conglomerate, has not yet responded to these claims. Starlink had previously secured regulatory clearances but is still awaiting final approvals for commercial operations in India. The Indian Ministry of Communications denied Musk's allegations, stating the country's satellite communication framework is fair and non-discriminatory. Jio and Bharti Airtel are also developing their own satellite internet services through partnerships with SES and Eutelsat OneWeb. Musk’s comments come amid broader challenges for SpaceX in India, including regulatory delays and competition from established telecom players.
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