Elon Musk says Starlink "couldn't possibly compete" with Ambani's prices
“On the one hand, they say Starlink couldn't possibly compete with the amazing low prices offered by Ambani's de facto monopoly in India and then, in the same breath, they essentially claim that Starlink would be too strong of a competitor!”
Reported October 11, 2026 by livemint.com. Checked word for word against that report.
Elon Musk is publicly disputing arguments made against his Starlink satellite internet service operating in India, particularly those he attributes to supporters of Mukesh Ambani's telecommunications business. Musk contends that claims suggesting Starlink could not compete with existing low prices in India, while simultaneously asserting Starlink would be too strong a competitor, represent contradictory reasoning. This exchange occurs amidst a debate over how spectrum for satellite services should be allocated in India, with traditional companies favoring auctions and foreign entities like Starlink preferring administrative assignment. Musk argues that increased competition would benefit Indian citizens by providing more choices and expanding internet access to underserved areas, potentially aiding education and businesses.
- livemint.com ↗︎11 OCT 2026