Musk reacts after Reliance says Jio awaits clearances

17 Oct 2026, 08:32 am IST·1 source·Medium coverage confidence

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Reliance said Jio is still waiting for clearances to offer satellite communications, and Elon Musk replied “Much appreciated.” The summary also said RIL welcomed competition, including Starlink, and said companies must follow Indian laws and policies.

This matters for Jio, Starlink, and Indian consumers because it points to more competition in satellite services. It is still not stated whether any approval has been given.

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Publisher's headline: “'Much appreciated’: Musk responds after Reliance says Jio also awaits clearances”

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What the reporting says

Reliance said Jio also awaits clearances for satellite communications, and Elon Musk responded “Much appreciated.” The publisher-supplied summary says RIL welcomed competition in satellite communications, including Starlink, and said every player must serve Indian consumers and comply with India’s laws and policies. The immediate outcome is not stated in the available reporting, including whether any clearance has been granted.

Why it matters

Reliance said Jio also awaits clearances for satellite communications, and Elon Musk publicly responded after that comment. The publisher-supplied summary says RIL welcomed competition in satellite communications, including Starlink, while stressing compliance with Indian laws and policies. The reporting does not state which clearances are pending, whether regulators have acted, or any timeline for service launch.

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Musk reacts after Reliance says Jio awaits clearances

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