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Starlink says it is ready to serve India

Elon Musk's satellite internet company says it is prepared to offer high-speed service in India, while Reliance Industries says it welcomes the competition if rules are followed.

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What happened

Starlink, the satellite internet service led by Elon Musk, said on Friday it was ready to provide high-speed internet in India, pointing to more than five years of work with regulators, industry stakeholders and operators. Reliance Industries said it never feared competition, welcomed Starlink's entry and urged compliance with regulations. The satellite market still awaits spectrum assignment and other operational clearances.

Timeline

  1. Oct 15, 10:55 PM ET: Reliance Industries responded to Elon Musk's remarks on X about Starlink's entry into India, saying it never feared competition.
  2. Oct 16, 5:49 PM ET: Starlink said in a post on X that it was ready to connect India with high-speed internet and had worked closely with regulators and operators.
  3. Oct 17, 1:06 AM ET: Reliance Industries said it welcomed Starlink's entry into the Indian market and urged adherence to regulations.
  4. Oct 17, 5:31 AM ET: Starlink said it had established dedicated infrastructure and secured government approvals, while the market awaits spectrum assignment and other clearances.

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