Musk targets Ambani over Starlink clearance delay on X
· Technology · Times of India, NDTV
SpaceX CEO Elon Musk on Friday posted on X, referring to Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani as "Prime Minister Ambani" and alleging he is the "real boss of India", questioning why Starlink has yet to receive commercial operation clearances. Musk argued Starlink could improve internet access in underserved Indian regions, particularly benefiting children's education and small businesses seeking global market reach. His remarks follow a day earlier accusation that unnamed Indian business groups are obstructing Starlink to protect monopolistic market positions. The Indian government has rejected these claims, stating delays stem from pending regulatory and security requirements rather than preferential treatment for domestic telecom operators. At the India Mobile Congress 2026 in New Delhi, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed Starlink is among three satellite communication operators that have received licences, alongside Reliance Jio Satcom and Bharti Airtel-bac
Why it matters
Musk's public allegations targeting Ambani as the de facto decision-maker intensify the regulatory scrutiny on Starlink's commercial rollout, directly affecting the company's ability to expand satellite internet services to underserved Indian regions and impact consumer access to global digital markets.
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