Elon Musk intensifies attack on Ambani over Starlink India launch delay
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β’Sat, 10 Oct 2026 03:10:06 +0000
π° What Happened
Elon Musk has stepped up his criticism of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Musk said Ambani is blocking Starlink from launching in India. He mocked Ambani by asking whether he is "the real boss of India".
Musk said Starlink could bring internet to areas that have none and help children learn. He accused Ambani of wanting to keep a monopoly. Reliance, Ambani's company, did not reply right away.
π The Backstory
SpaceX has spent years trying to launch its Starlink satellite internet in India. It even signed deals with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. India's government rejected Musk's claims, saying its rules are fair. The clash is about who controls fast internet in a huge market. Starlink uses thousands of small satellites to send internet from space.
π― Why It Matters
Satellite internet could bring the web to remote parts of India, but business and political fights may slow it down.
Elon Musk has stepped up his criticism of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani. Musk said Ambani is blocking Starlink from launching in India. He mocked Ambani by asking whether he is "the real boss of India".
Musk said Starlink could bring internet to areas that have none and help children learn. He accused Ambani of wanting to keep a monopoly. Reliance, Ambani's company, did not reply right away.
SpaceX has spent years trying to launch its Starlink satellite internet in India. It even signed deals with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. India's government rejected Musk's claims, saying its rules are fair. The clash is about who controls fast internet in a huge market. Starlink uses thousands of small satellites to send internet from space.
Satellite internet could bring the web to remote parts of India, but business and political fights may slow it down.