Jio plans 1600 satellites for India as Elon Musk's Starlink waits for launch approval
- Reliance Jio has proposed a network of about 1,600 Low Earth Orbit satellites and 23 ground stations across India.
- Jio says the plan would combine satellite and terrestrial networks to reach remote villages, islands, border areas, and maritime locations.
- Starlink has received key approvals but still awaits completion of India’s remaining regulatory requirements before beginning commercial operations.
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Elon Musk has been planning to launch Starlink in India for several years. Reliance Jio has announced that the company will deploy 1,600 satellites to provide internet access. Now, Musk is upset that he hasn't received permission in India. The government has stated that the process is ongoing.
Jio plans 1600 satellites for India as Elon Musk's Starlink waits for launch approval
Reliance Jio has outlined a plan for 1,600 satellites and 23 ground stations across India. The proposal comes as Starlink awaits final approvals and the satellite broadband race sharpens.
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Akash Ambani has distanced himself from the controversy by saying 'no comments' on Elon Musk's 'oligarch' statement. He also said that Jio is working rapidly on a completely indigenous satellite internet technology.
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