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Musk promises affordable Starlink in India amid Ambani feud

9 sourcesUpdated 11 Oct 2026, 8:05 am Coverage regionsIndia · Delhi · International · Global
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Musk said Starlink will be priced affordably in India.

He framed the move as competition with Reliance Jio.

Musk said competition would benefit Indian consumers by lowering profits for Ambani without putting him out of business.

He accused the Indian government and Ambani of stalling Starlink's market entry to favor Jio.

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The government denied bias and said satellite ventures are awaiting final security clearance.

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All of the reporting agrees that Musk vowed affordable Starlink in India while escalating his dispute with Ambani over market access.

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What remains unsettled is whether Starlink's entry will move forward and on what terms, since the government says final security clearance is still pending.

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Musk said Starlink will be priced affordably in India as he described it as competition with Reliance Jio. He argued that lower profits for Ambani would be a normal effect of competition rather than a threat to the business. He also accused the Indian government and Ambani of stalling the service's entry to help Jio. The government denied any bias and said satellite ventures are still awaiting final security clearance.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: Al Jazeera
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Musk vows ‘affordable’ Starlink in India as he escalates feud with Ambani

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Elon Musk stated that Starlink will be priced affordably in India to compete with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, as Jio's parent company prepares for a major initial public offering. Musk argued that competition would benefit Indian consumers by lowering profits for Ambani without putting him out of business. He also accused the Indian government and Ambani of stalling Starlink's market entry to favor Jio, though the government has denied any bias and stated that all satellite ventures are awaiting final security clearance.