Musk vows ‘affordable’ Starlink in India as he escalates feud with Ambani
Elon Musk has pledged to offer affordable Starlink satellite internet in India to compete with Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio. This move comes as Jio prepares for a massive IPO and follows Musk's public criticism of the Indian government's regulatory delays.
Why it matters
The entry of Starlink into the Indian market could disrupt the dominance of local telecom giants and significantly alter the competitive landscape of one of the world's largest internet markets.
Elon Musk’s latest comments come days before Mukesh Ambani’s low-cost Reliance Jio’s parent launches India’s largest-ever initial public offering.
x whatsapp-stroke copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Chairman and Managing Director of Reliance Industries Mukesh Ambani. left, and Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, Tesla and Starlink [File: AP Photo] By Reuters Published On 11 Oct 2026 11 Oct 2026 Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has said he would price his Starlink satellite internet service affordably in India to take on Mukesh Ambani’s low-cost Reliance Jio, escalating his attacks on the rival tycoon days before Jio’s parent launches the country’s largest-ever initial public offering (IPO).
Jio Platforms, which owns the telecom arm, is targeting a valuation of $106bn in the offering. Much like SpaceX-owned Starlink, Jio’s satellite venture is also awaiting final security clearance to launch.
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