Reliance Industries said Indian and foreign companies must follow the same rules for satellite communications, responding to Elon Musk’s criticism over Starlink’s India entry. The company welcomed competition, noting Jio’s satellite services are also awaiting government clearances before launch
Starlink said discussions with the Indian government remain active and positive as it awaits final approval to launch satellite internet services. The company reaffirmed its commitment to India, highlighting its potential to improve connectivity in remote and underserved regions
The announcement comes as OneWeb gears up for its eighth launch on July 1, delivering much-anticipated and strategically valuable Arctic region coverage down to 50 degrees latitude.