Elon-Trump Feud Explodes — Starlink’s Indian Launch at the Brink!
The ongoing Elon-Trump feud between former U.S. President Donald Trump and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk is beginning to cast a shadow over Musk’s ambitious business ventures worldwide, including the highly anticipated launch of Starlink satellite internet services in India.
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Starlink is poised to become the third licensed satellite internet provider in India, joining Bharti’s OneWeb and Reliance Jio. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia recently announced that the Indian government would soon issue the necessary license to Starlink, followed by spectrum allocation, paving the way for the rapid expansion of satellite-based broadband services across the country.
Describing Starlink’s entry as “a new flower in the telecom bouquet,” Scindia highlighted the evolution of India’s connectivity landscape, which now extends beyond fixed-line and mobile networks to include broadband and satellite solutions. This development is especially significant for remote and underserved areas where traditional infrastructure is difficult or uneconomical to deploy.
However, experts warn that the Elon-Trump feud could impact Starlink’s progress in India. Diplomatic analyst Sanjeev Srivastav told India Today, “The rift between Trump and Musk is likely to create obstacles for Elon Musk’s business projects globally, including Starlink’s operations in India.”
The feud stems from clashes over policies and business interests, with Trump’s administration previously imposing aggressive tariffs that affected Musk’s ventures in several countries. Now, as public disputes escalate, there is concern that regulatory and political challenges may slow down Starlink’s rollout in India.
Moreover, the Elon-Trump feud has already had financial repercussions for Musk’s companies. Tesla’s stock suffered significant losses after Trump threatened to withdraw federal subsidies. SpaceX, Starlink’s parent company, could face similar risks if federal support wanes.
The Indian government is closely monitoring the situation, understanding that Starlink’s satellite technology holds the potential to revolutionize internet access in rural India by providing reliable, high-speed connectivity to schools, healthcare centers, and businesses that currently struggle with limited infrastructure.
While the license issuance for Starlink seems imminent, the unfolding Elon-Trump feud adds an element of uncertainty to the project’s future. How this rivalry between two powerful figures will affect the global tech landscape and India’s telecom sector remains to be seen.
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