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[JSRAW]

^^ as per reports and Mittal's own public statements, all the interested parties are waiting for the same and Airtel was first in the line.

Musk just wanted a special treatment and red carpet welcome, which didn't happen and hence the tantrum.

So both Airtel and Jio will collab with Starlink to introduce the services in India? Or Jio is planning to have their own product because when we had such issues some tech youtubers were claiming that Jio have plans to do what Elon did with starlink but we don't even have the basic plan yet that is why Ambani is influencing the government to avoid the introduction of Starlink until the native Jio product is completely ready.

Airtel backed one web is already there and waiting for approval. Reliance also announced that their plan includes 1600 satellites and 20-ish ground stations.

Also, considering our past experience like 1999 kargil war when we were denied gps access ( NavIC was born because of this crisis) so don't think anyone want to depend on US much. Backing local guy makes lot more sense from strategic POV.

Idk what kind of collaboration would happen between all 3 parties, maybe starlink planning to use desis ground stations for their services, can't be sure.

[eaLiTy]

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Airtel backed one web is already there and waiting for approval. Reliance also announced that their plan includes 1600 satellites and 20-ish ground stations.

If Airtel already has a satellite collaboration and is waiting for government approval, why join with Starlink. I am also a bit confused by Jio's plans to launch its own network, yet collaborate with Starlink. We can only speculate unless the collaboration details are made public.

Also, considering our past experience like 1999 kargil war when we were denied gps access ( NavIC was born because of this crisis) so don't think anyone want to depend on US much. Backing local guy makes lot more sense from strategic POV.

We have good relations with the US now, though historically that was not the case. Russia and Israel have actually stood by India when it mattered, and it is always great if we have our own local option.

Here backing the local does make any difference according to your point as these satellites are not controlled or operated by Indian companies.

Idk what kind of collaboration would happen between all 3 parties, maybe starlink planning to use desis ground stations for their services, can't be sure.

Starlink provides the satellites, while the services and devices will be distributed by Airtel and Jio, though from the reports, Starlink will still have complete control.

Since we already have two private Indian companies sharing the profits, why not bring BSNL into the mix as a strategic move by the government. I don't have high hopes though, but it would be great.

[Cointikka]

@eaLiTy & @JSRAW. Starlink will be the only company in India that will provide satellite internet services to retail consumers, which are meant for people like us. Airtel and Jio's satellite services will be for enterprises, not retail consumers. Starlink needs these two companies because they are the biggest mobile service provider in India. Everything has already been decided, but the problem here is that Starlink is not cheap, whereas 5G internet services in the world are the cheapest in India. I said previously, Elon realized this big gap and wanted to see through his platform whether Indians would buy his internet services.

Recently, I came across a comparison report by Tesla on why Indian's should buy Tesla over other cars. This was done to promote Tesla which is struggling to penetrate one of the biggest car market in the world.

[JSRAW]

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Only company, How did you came into this conclusion and with what reasoning? Mota bhai want it's share in a pie, like he usually do. Readymade market hai uske liye so why'd he step away from it.

If tesla and starlink aren't in mood of any kind of investment ( which government wants from tesla etc), don't think they'll capture much market here. Also, everybody knows we are price sensetive market.