Economy · 18 d ago
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Starlink answers Reliance: it says it is ready to connect India
Starlink said it has worked with Indian regulators for more than five years and built dedicated gateways and infrastructure in the country, all with the required approvals.
"Much appreciated," Elon Musk replied to Reliance's statement that it welcomes competition, after weeks of accusing Mukesh Ambani of blocking Starlink.
— Elon Musk
What we know
- All three hold licences
- India denies any bias
Not yet
- When security clearance comes
Starlink, Jio's satellite arm and Eutelsat OneWeb hold Indian licences, but none has the security clearance needed to launch.
What's next
The exchange comes days before Reliance's digital unit, Jio Platforms, seeks a US$108 billion valuation in India's largest IPO to date.
