Elon Musk has escalated his public criticism of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, accusing him of blocking Starlink's launch in India to protect Reliance Jio's telecom monopoly. Musk called Ambani India's 'prime minister' and questioned his outsized influence over government policy, while the Indian Ministry of Communications defended its regulatory framework as fair and non-discriminatory.
Background
Starlink has been seeking regulatory approval to launch satellite internet services in India, one of the world's largest telecom markets. Reliance Jio, led by Mukesh Ambani, dominates India's telecom sector and is seen as a major competitive obstacle.
- Source
- TechCrunch
- Published
- Oct 10, 2026 at 11:10 AM
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- 5.0 / 10