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Ambani’s Jio Weighs India Satellite Network to Rival Starlink

Ambani’s Jio Weighs India Satellite Network to Rival Starlink
Bloomberg Technology Friday 19 June 2026, 11:19 UTC By Sanjai P R, Mihir Mishra 1 min read
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Ambani’s Jio Weighs India Satellite Network to Rival Starlink Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-controlled Jio Platforms Ltd. is weighing plans to build its own satellite constellation, as it seeks to cement control over the nation’s communications infrastructure while Elon Musk’s Starlink faces hurdles. The company is evaluating the deployment of a low-orbit satellite network for India, Akash Ambani, managing director at Jio Platforms, said Friday during the parent Reliance Industries Ltd.’s...

Ambani’s Jio Weighs India Satellite Network to Rival Starlink Billionaire Mukesh Ambani-controlled Jio Platforms Ltd. is weighing plans to build its own satellite constellation, as it seeks to cement control over the nation’s communications infrastructure while Elon Musk’s Starlink faces hurdles. The company is evaluating the deployment of a low-orbit satellite network for India, Akash Ambani, managing director at Jio Platforms, said Friday during the parent Reliance Industries Ltd.’s shareholder meet. It is also partnering to lease capacity from global providers so that “we can accelerate service availability while building our own long-term sovereign capability,” he said. [Image text:] Jio DIGITAL LIFE Live OIW-MF Dispiay BEALS 3 MOBILES KR.& IAL PLANNE Live Extended Display Warranty Live Display Easy vivo Finance Extended Warranty rrance Easy vivo NOKIA Finance ZEISSPort SAMSONS WHEY
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