Elon Musk attacks Mukesh Ambani over Starlink India launch delays
Key Takeaways
- Elon Musk accuses Mukesh Ambani of blocking Starlink's launch in India.
- Musk mockingly called Ambani the "prime minister" of India on social media.
- India's Ministry of Communications denied the allegations, citing standard security assessments.
- SpaceX has faced ongoing delays despite previous distribution deals with local firms.
Elon Musk has stepped up his attacks on Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, accusing him of using his influence to block Starlink's launch in India to protect his telecom monopoly. Musk argued that satellite internet would benefit unconnected areas and small businesses, while criticizing local oligarchs for delaying regulatory approvals.
India's Ministry of Communications has rejected Musk's allegations, maintaining that the country's approval process is fair and non-discriminatory. The ministry noted that Starlink and competing operators like Jio and Airtel are currently undergoing standard security evaluations before receiving final spectrum authorization.
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