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Reliance Welcomes Competition in Satellite Communication Including Starlink

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News18•16-10-2026, 12:43
Reliance Welcomes Competition in Satellite Communication Including Starlink
- •Reliance Industries stated that it welcomes competition in India's satellite communication market, including Elon Musk-led Starlink.
- •The company emphasized that all operators must adhere strictly to the country's laws and regulatory framework.
- •Reliance noted that its own satellite communication services under Jio are currently awaiting regulatory approvals.
- •The company reiterated that it has never feared competition and believes it serves as a true test for consumer satisfaction.
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Reliance Industries stated that it welcomes competition in India's satellite communication market, including Elon Musk-led Starlink, but emphasized that all domestic and international operators must strictly adhere to the country's laws and regulatory framework.
Jio's own satellite communication services are currently awaiting regulatory clearances and approvals from the government.
Jio entered India's telecom market as a new player in 2016 and has since grown to serve over 530 million customers.





