Musk blames Indian oligarchs for Starlink launch delay

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 07:25 · Archive

Elon Musk accused Indian oligarchs of blocking Starlink to protect their market dominance.

Space X founder Elon Musk has accused oligarchs in India of blocking Starlink's entry into the country to maintain their monopoly over consumers. Musk alleged that powerful interests are keeping the satellite internet service out of the market to protect their position.

India has rejected Musk's claims of discrimination. The government stated that Starlink is still awaiting security clearance before it can seek spectrum and begin commercial services in India.

How it is being reported

• India rejects Elon Musk’s claim of discrimination over Starlink launchStarlink is still awaiting security clearance before it can seek spectrum and begin commercial services in India.TechCrunch · 8 Oct, 07:14
• Elon Musk blames Indian 'oligarchs' for stalling Starlink launchSpace X founder Elon Musk accused oligarchs in India of keeping Starlink out of the country to protect their monopoly over consumers.CNBC · 8 Oct, 03:55

In this story: Elon Musk · Space X · Starlink · India

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