UAE, Canada space firms in alliance as nations seek Starlink alternativesTerrestar Solutions Inc. has entered into a partnership with Space42 Plc and Viasat Inc. to enhance mobile satellite connectivity. This col...
29 Oct, 2026, 12.44 AM IST
- Jio vs Starlink makes for a billionaire clash, but India’s satcom race is a minefield in the skies
Jio Platforms is preparing for an IPO while developing its satellite venture to connect remote areas. Reliance Jio's ambitious plan involve...
26 Oct, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Sat Sovereign, Not Satrapi: Why India can't get locked in with one side in satcom battleElon Musk argues that Starlink can benefit underserved rural areas of India through improved connectivity. The ongoing debate surrounding s...
23 Oct, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Musk is getting it wrong on India's space "oligarchs". Here's whyThough Starlink boasts extensive satellite internet coverage, many potential users find the service economically unviable. The Indian gover...
22 Oct, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
ET Exclusive: Jio wants satellite broadband that connects 'every Indian home,' says Akash AmbaniJio Platforms is preparing for its IPO while focusing on debt reduction and bolstering the balance sheet. The company plans to enhance cust...
20 Oct, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
ET Exclusive: India weighs security checkpoint for Starlink, global satcom firmsThe Indian government is in discussions to create a hardware device for monitoring satellite communications from foreign providers. This de...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.50 AM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink responds to Reliance, says ‘ready to connect India’ with high-speed internetStarlink has said it is ready to provide high-speed internet services in India, asserting that it has spent over five years working with re...
17 Oct, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Reliance Industries welcomes Starlink competition while urging compliance with Indian lawsReliance Industries expressed its openness to competition within India's satellite communications market. The company welcomed Starlink’s e...
17 Oct, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
Reliance says Starlink welcome, but all players must follow Indian lawsReliance Industries stated that it welcomes competition, including Starlink, in the satellite communications sector. The company emphasized...
16 Oct, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
‘India allows no monopoly’: Scindia responds to Musk’s Starlink row, says 3 firms await clearances; takes dig at CongressCommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia responded to Elon Musk's allegations regarding Starlink's delayed launch in India. He emphasiz...
12 Oct, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
No one will buy Starlink if too expensive in India, SpaceX will need to make price affordable: MuskElon Musk has highlighted the essentiality of offering affordable prices for Starlink in India to drive customer adoption. He believes that...
12 Oct, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Apply same rules on satcom players intending to use spectrum being used by mobile players: AirtelBharti Airtel's Rahul Vatts stated that satcom players using mobile spectrum should follow telecom regulations. Currently, telecom operator...
09 Oct, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
India needs level playing field where every business has fair chance to compete: Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi underscored the importance of a level playing field for businesses in India while addressing crony capitalism. His remarks fol...
09 Oct, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
Starlink operations in India: BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar asks Elon Musk to be patientRajeev Chandrasekhar addressed Elon Musk's concerns regarding the licensing of Starlink in India. He emphasized the importance of national ...
09 Oct, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Amid Starlink row, Telangana CM says country can't afford to weaken Brand IndiaTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy emphasized the need for India to embrace innovative internet solutions. He responded to Elon Musk'...
09 Oct, 2026, 07.40 AM IST
Satcom security clearance pending with Home Ministry: MoS telecomThe Ministry of Home Affairs is currently evaluating security-related issues affecting satellite communication services in India. Minister ...
08 Oct, 2026, 03.56 PM IST
'OneWeb is waiting too': Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal responds to Musk’s allegations of bias in satellite service approvalsAirtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal said Eutelsat OneWeb is also awaiting approvals to start satellite services in India, rejecting Elon Mu...
08 Oct, 2026, 01.40 PM IST