India's Reliance says welcomes Starlink competition after Musk tirade
Summary
Reliance Industries said it welcomes competition from Starlink and rejected claims that it was blocking Elon Musk’s satellite internet service in India. The dispute comes amid debate over telecom market access, spectrum rules and Jio Platforms’ plans for a major IPO.
Key Points
- Reliance Industries said it “welcomes competition” and has “never feared” rivals, responding to criticism over Starlink’s India rollout.
- Elon Musk accused unnamed “oligarchs” of blocking Starlink in India, while India’s communications ministry said telecom authorisations remain fair and non-discriminatory.
- Jio Platforms signed an agreement with SpaceX in March 2025 to offer Starlink services, but the service has not yet launched and Jio’s own satellite service still awaits clearance.
- The row comes as Reliance expands further into telecom and digital services and as Jio prepares what could be India’s largest IPO.
