Reliance Welcomes Starlink Competition While Demanding Compliance with Indian Law
· Technology · India Today, Times of India, Indian Express
Reliance Industries has issued a statement responding to remarks by SpaceX CEO Elon Musk regarding satellite internet operations in India. The company stated that it welcomed competition in satellite communications, including Starlink, but insisted that all operators must abide by Indian laws and policies. Reliance noted that its own satellite internet venture, Jio Satellite Communications, also awaited regulatory clearances and security approvals from the government. The statement follows comments by Bharti Airtel Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal, who stated he had applied for a licence five years prior to Musk, as India's Ministry of Communications confirmed all three applicants remain at similar stages of the vetting process.
Why it matters
The public exchange highlights the high-stakes regulatory battle for India's emerging satellite broadband market, involving major global technology players and domestic telecom giants.
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