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Elon Musk
Posts on X about Starlink's approval in India
Background
Elon Musk is the figure behind Starlink, the satellite internet service that is still waiting to launch commercially in India.
On October 9, 2026 he wrote on X that Mukesh Ambani was the real boss of India, and asked whether Starlink could be allowed to compete.
He has argued that Starlink is licensed in over 165 countries and that it has proven essential for saving lives during natural disasters.
Key facts
- October 9, 2026 post
- Wrote on X that Mukesh Ambani was the real boss of India, and asked whether Starlink could be allowed to competesource
- Licence claim
- Said Starlink is licensed in over 165 countries and has complied with Indian law for five yearssource
- Disaster claim
- Said Starlink has proven essential for saving lives during natural disasterssource
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