Times of India·4 min read·medium

Dear Prime Minister Ambani, accept my apologies: Elon Musk

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Dear Prime Minister Ambani, accept my apologies: Elon Musk
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Elon Musk has publicly criticized Mukesh Ambani and the Indian government, accusing them of blocking Starlink's entry into the Indian market. Musk claims his satellite service could provide essential internet access to underserved areas, while the government maintains that licensing processes are ongoing for all applicants.

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This conflict highlights the tension between global tech giants and local market incumbents regarding regulatory control and digital infrastructure in India.

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NEW DELHI: In the ongoing war of words over the ongoing satellite communication services in India by Starlink, Elon Musk has launched his shrillest ever attack on Mukesh Ambani.In a late night post on X, the Starlink boss said: "Dear Prime Minister Ambani, please accept my humble apologies for not realising that you are the real boss of India. Naturally, you would prefer to maintain your monopolistic exploitation of the great people of India, but would you nonetheless consider allowing Starlink to compete?""There are many areas of India, as there are in all countries, with no Internet access, which denies children the opportunity for education and for small businesses the opportunity to sell their goods to a global market. Starlink would change their lives for the better.

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