On Wednesday, Elon Musk accused Indian oligarchs of obstructing Starlink's access to Indian markets, publishing the statement on the social media platform X.
Musk, founder of SpaceX, which operates the satellite internet service Starlink, wrote that 'unfortunately, we are being blocked by certain oligarchs so they can maintain their monopolistic control over the Indian people.'
The industrialist called this action a 'crime against the people of India,' but did not name the specific individuals he is accusing, only hinted: 'you can guess who it is.'
The message was made in response to another tweet presenting various statistical data demonstrating Starlink's potential benefits for India.
According to local media reports, Starlink was negotiating with Indian regulatory bodies. Nevertheless, the deal did not materialize, and the processes were halted at the final stage.
Earlier, in August of this year, the UAE issued a 10-year license to Starlink, allowing citizens and residents to use the service. This 10-year General License for satellite services authorized the creation, operation, and management of a public satellite telecommunications network and the provision of satellite broadband internet services in the UAE.
The company's services, owned by Elon Musk, are provided to private individuals, businesses, and government entities, and also provide satellite communication for the maritime and aviation sectors.
