India’s wealthiest individual, Mukesh Ambani, revealed a collaboration with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Through this partnership, Ambani’s Jio Platforms will introduce Starlink’s internet services in India. This timely deal signifies a significant step for Musk as he joins forces with the billionaire owner of Reliance Industries to extend Starlink to the Indian subcontinent.
Jio Platforms announced in a press release that it plans to offer Starlink services through its retail and online platforms, enhancing connectivity even in the most remote areas of India. The CEO of Reliance Jio, Mathew Oommen, emphasized the transformative impact of this collaboration on broadband connectivity for all.
While the rollout date was not specified, the agreement is contingent on SpaceX receiving the necessary authorizations to offer Starlink in India. If successful, this partnership would grant Starlink access to India’s vast consumer market, with over 1.4 billion people.
With the potential confirmation of this deal, Musk stands to gain a positive boost amid challenges faced by his businesses. Tesla’s stock has experienced fluctuations, and sales have dipped in key markets. Musk’s stance on the Ukraine conflict has garnered scrutiny, influencing the reputation of Starlink as a satellite internet provider.
In response to concerns raised by European politicians, Musk affirmed Starlink’s commitment to maintaining service integrity and stated that political disagreements would not impact operations.
