Oligarchs! India Responds After Musk's Allegations of Bias in Satellite Service Approvals
- On Thursday, the Indian government refuted claims by tech tycoon Elon Musk that "certain oligarchs" are blocking his satellite service, labeling the accusations "baseless and misconceived."
- Musk alleged on Wednesday that Starlink faces a "monopolistic chokehold" by "certain oligarchs" seeking to protect their market dominance, calling the situation "a crime against the people of India."
- Vice President, Starlink Business Operations Lauren Dreyer stated on Wednesday the company built 20 gateway sites in India with "India-specific security controls," keeping user data within the country.
- Officials clarified that all three licensed satellite communication companies, including Starlink, are at the same regulatory stage while undergoing mandatory security assessments before spectrum assignment.
- Starlink competes in India's emerging satellite market against Reliance Jio, Amazon Leo, and Eutelsat OneWeb as regulators finalize spectrum allocation and direct-to-device service frameworks.
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‘Baseless’: Indian Government Rejects Musk’s Claim ‘Oligarchs’ Are Blocking Starlink Launch
On Tuesday, Musk claimed that “certain oligarchs” were blocking the launch of his Starlink satellite internet services in India, without naming any person in particular.
'Baseless': India rejects Elon Musk's Starlink blocking claim
The Indian government has strongly refuted Elon Musk's allegations that Starlink's satellite communication services are being blocked in the country, asserting that a fair and non-discriminatory regulatory framework is in place for all telecom providers. The government emphasised that compliance with security norms is mandatory for all licensees, including Starlink, Jio Satcom, and Eutelsat OneWeb, all of whom are currently undergoing security a…
Centre rejects Elon Musk's 'oligarchs' charge over Starlink delay
New Delhi: SpaceX founder Elon Musk has accused “certain oligarchs” of blocking the launch of his satellite internet service Starlink in India to protect their hold over the market, calling it “a crime against the people of India,” even as the Union government rejected the charge. The Telecom Ministry on Thursday, October 8, said satellite communication … Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News, Technology, Entertainment, Sports, Politics …
‘Baseless and misconceived’: Centre after Elon Musk claims ‘oligarchs’ blocking Starlink in India
The Centre said India’s satellite communication policy is fair and non-discriminatory. The statement came after Elon Musk alleged that “certain oligarchs” were blocking Starlink’s plans in the country.
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