BBC · 9 Oct, 06:42 · Business briefing

Starlink: Why Elon Musk is taking on Mukesh Ambani and Jio over satellite internet

Elon Musk’s Starlink is intensifying competition with Mukesh Ambani’s Jio in the Indian market.

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Elon Musk’s Starlink is intensifying competition with Mukesh Ambani’s Jio in the Indian market. The rivalry centres on providing affordable satellite internet to underserved regions, challenging Jio’s dominant terrestrial broadband infrastructure. This strategic move aims to capture a massive consumer base by offering high-speed connectivity where traditional networks struggle. The development signals a significant shift in the telecommunications landscape, as SpaceX leverages its satellite constellation technology to penetrate one of the world’s largest digital economies, directly confronting a local tech giant’s established market position.

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