Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Akash Ambani Says Jio’s Indigenous Satellite Broadband Is Advancing
Akash Ambani said Jio is working on technology to provide internet using satellites.
He said this plan will help extend Jio’s existing broadband service.
Jio is building its own system, but Ambani did not say when its first satellites will launch.
He said the goal is for every home in India to have broadband.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk claimed that unnamed powerful people were blocking Starlink in India.
He did not name them or provide evidence in the account.
India’s communications ministry said the licensed satellite companies were all at the same stage of security checks.
The article says Starlink, Jio Satellite Communications and Eutelsat OneWeb hold satellite communications licences.
Akash Ambani said Jio is making progress on an end-to-end indigenous satellite communications system.
He described satellite connectivity as an extension of Jio’s broadband push, with home broadband a major use case.
Ambani gave no timeline for Jio’s first low Earth orbit satellite fleet.
He said Jio aims to provide every Indian home with a broadband connection.
Elon Musk alleged Starlink was being blocked by unnamed oligarchs, while India’s communications ministry said licensed operators were at the same regulatory stage.
- Who
- Akash Ambani discussed Jio’s satellite broadband plans; Elon Musk also commented on Starlink’s India launch.
- What
- Jio is developing an indigenous satellite communications system, without giving a launch date for its first LEO satellites.
- When
- Musk’s post followed remarks by Starlink executive Lauren Dreyer at the IMC on October 7; no year is specified.
- Where
- India.
- Why
- Jio says satellite technology will extend its broadband reach, including to homes across India.
Musk’s allegation
Government response
Starlink’s India launch
Musk’s allegation
Elon Musk claimed unnamed oligarchs were blocking Starlink to preserve a monopolistic hold.
Government response
The Ministry of Communications said all three licensed satellite operators were under security assessment and at the same regulatory stage.
Jio’s satellite plans
Musk’s allegation
Ambani said Jio is making progress and building an indigenous system to extend broadband service.
Government response
Ambani provided no launch timeline, while saying the technology should be on par with or lead the world.
- Jio’s approach
- Developing an end-to-end indigenous satellite communications stack.
- Launch timing
- Ambani did not provide a timeline for Jio’s first LEO satellite fleet.
- Stated goal
- Provide every Indian home with a broadband connection.
- Musk’s allegation
- He said unnamed oligarchs were blocking Starlink’s India launch, without naming anyone or offering evidence.
- Government position
- The Ministry of Communications said the three licensed satellite operators were at the same regulatory stage and under security assessment.
- Licensed operators named
- Starlink, Jio Satellite Communications and Eutelsat OneWeb.