Musk says Starlink competition would give Indian consumers more choice

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  Elon Musk said Starlink’s entry into India would give consumers more choices and that competition would benefit them.

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  He said Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani’s profits could fall but that Ambani would not go out of business.

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  Musk said Starlink would need affordable prices to attract Indian customers.

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  The Indian government said Starlink’s commercial rollout is delayed because regulatory and security requirements remain pending.

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  Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said India would not permit a monopoly and that three satellite communication operators had received licences.

Who

Elon Musk, SpaceX CEO, and the Indian government are central to the story; Mukesh Ambani is also involved.

What

Musk said Starlink competition would benefit Indian consumers by giving them more choices. The government said clearances and requirements must be met before commercial services begin.

When

Musk made the remarks on Sunday, according to the article published on October 11, 2026.

Where

India.

Why

Musk said competition would benefit consumers and require Starlink to offer affordable prices. The government said the rollout depends on regulatory and security requirements.

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