Elon Musk's Starlink to challenge Ambani's Jio in India with affordable pricing
Elon Musk unveils plans to offer lower-cost Starlink internet in India, intensifying competition with Mukesh Ambani's Jio.
Key Takeaways
AISpaceX CEO Elon Musk has pledged to offer affordable Starlink satellite internet services in India, aiming to ramp up competition with Jio, the telecom giant owned by Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani.
Musk's announcement comes as rivalry intensifies in the Indian market, particularly with Jio preparing for a major public stock offering.
Musk noted that high Starlink prices have so far limited its reach in India, adding that a low-cost pricing strategy will be central to competing with Jio in the future.
He also accused unnamed parties of blocking Starlink's entry into India to benefit Jio, according to a report by Reuters.