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Elon Musk says a prominent businessman is holding up the rollout of satellite internet services in India, according to a New York Times report. The accusation points to a dispute over access to the Indian market for satellite-based connectivity, and it has drawn attention to the friction between global satellite operators and established domestic interests in the country's telecom sector.
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Airtel has introduced three new prepaid plans in India that offer only voice calls and SMS, without bundled data, following a directive from the telecom regulator TRAI. Business Today reports the packs rolled out this week. The move is being watched closely as it could reduce costs for users who do not need mobile data on their prepaid connections.
- 3Reliance Welcomes Starlink Competition But Insists on Indian Rules●Reliance Welcomes Starlink Competition While Stressing Indian Regulations
Reliance has said it welcomes competition from Elon Musk's Starlink in India's satellite internet market, while stressing that any entrant must comply fully with Indian regulations and licensing norms. The statement lands amid ongoing debates between Indian telecom operators and satellite providers over spectrum allocation and how broadband-from-space services should be licensed and priced.
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Bharti Airtel has introduced new recharge plans offering voice-only services, aimed at customers who do not need mobile data. The move, reported by Samakalika Malayalam, targets a segment of users, often in rural areas or older demographics, who use their phones primarily for calls. The plans give such users a cheaper alternative to bundled data-and-voice packs as Indian telecom operators continue reshuffling their prepaid portfolios.
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Reliance Jio, Mukesh Ambani's telecom company, has introduced a new prepaid plan priced below 200 rupees that offers 2GB of data per day. The low-cost offering is drawing attention in India as the country's major carriers compete aggressively on price, with users comparing the plan against rivals Airtel and Vi.
- 6Musk questions why Starlink still lacks India licence●Starlink is licensed in over 165 countries and has spent five years complying with every single law and requirement of t
Elon Musk says Starlink holds licences in over 165 countries and has spent five years complying with every Indian government requirement, yet still has no operating licence in India. He asked whether Mukesh Ambani is 'the real boss of India', reigniting debate over telecom regulations and claims that rival billionaire Ambani's influence is delaying Starlink's entry into the Indian market.
- 7Jio and Airtel face off against Starlink as new phones launch in India●Jio Airtel vs Starlink Lafda😮, Infinix GT 50 Pro India launch😍, iQOO 16 & OnePlus 16R Coming & More
India's two biggest telecom operators, Jio and Airtel, are locked in a growing dispute with Elon Musk's Starlink over satellite internet services, a clash drawing wide attention among Indian tech audiences. At the same time, Infinix has launched its GT 50 Pro gaming phone in India, while iQOO 16 and OnePlus 16R are rumoured to be in development. The mix of telecom rivalry and upcoming smartphone launches is driving heavy interest in India's tech community this week.