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Starlink responds to Reliance, says ‘worked closely with regulators, ready to connect India with high-speed internet'
Mint 1 hr ago·17 Oct 2026, 3:10 am
SpaceX’s satellite broadband arm, Starlink, said it is ready to launch high‑speed internet in India after a five‑year dialogue with regulators and industry partners. The statement followed Elon Musk’s criticism of the approval process, which prompted a reply from Reliance Industries.
For investors, a global satellite player entering the market adds competition to the telecom space where Reliance’s Jio already leads mobile data. Satellite broadband could extend connectivity to remote areas, creating new revenue opportunities and possibly prompting incumbents to accelerate network upgrades.
Key watch points are the pending regulatory clearances, spectrum or orbital slot allocations, and any partnership announcements. The speed at which Starlink moves from approval to commercial rollout will influence how quickly the sector feels the impact.
Excerpt from Mint
Billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink on Friday (local time) said it was ready to connect India with high-speed internet, highlighting its work with regulators, industry stakeholders and operators in the country for over five years. Sharing a screenshot of its statement on X, Starlink wrote, "We have worked closely with…Read the original at Mint
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