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Elon Musk Says Starlink's Entry in India 'Blocked' by Oligarchs, Alleges 'Monopolistic Chokehold'
The government said all three licensed satellite operators face the same security vetting before spectrum assignment, calling bias claims baseless.
- On Tuesday, CEO Elon Musk accused 'certain oligarchs' of blocking Starlink's launch in India on Twitter, calling the delay a 'crime against the people of India'.
- Despite obtaining Global Mobile Personal Communications by Satellite authorization from the Department , Starlink faces pending security approvals and must disable receivers purchased outside India.
- Opposing 'administrative assignment' of satellite spectrum, Reliance Jio cited the 2012 Supreme Court 2G spectrum judgment and submitted legal opinions from retired justice L. Nageshwar Rao to the Union government.
- SpaceX Vice President of Starlink Business Operations Lauren Dreyer expressed hope at the India Mobile Congress on Tuesday that the service would be live in India by 2027.
- Closing the digital divide is critical to building the future at scale, Dreyer noted, arguing that failing to do so would leave a substantial portion of the population behind.
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Elon Musk picked his newest fight, butting heads with India over its failure to greenlight Starlink
Elon Musk hit out at "oligarchs" in India who he says are blocking Starlink.Finn Gomez/Getty ImagesStarlink has been seeking approval to operate in India since 2022.Elon Musk hit out in a series of X posts, alleging it was being "blocked by certain oligarchs."India's largest telecoms firm is planning a similar service, and another has partnered with a Starlink rival.Elon Musk has picked his latest fight, losing patience with Indian authorities f…
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Elon Musk has accused certain oligarchs in India of hindering the launch of Starlink in order to maintain a monopoly on internet services.
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