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Reliance nears satellite leap as Ambani plots Low Earth network to challenge Starlink
Business
Published on 6 May 2026
Orbital slots and deals are already being weighed
Reliance Industries, via Jio Platforms, is evaluating a multi billion dollar satellite communications push focused on low Earth orbit networks. Mukesh Ambani’s plan looks to boost India’s strategic and connectivity capabilities as global competition intensifies, with talks ongoing around technology partners, securing orbital slots, and even potential acquisitions.
- Reliance and Jio Platforms are exploring a low Earth orbit satellite venture
- The effort targets long term growth amid rising global competition
- Discussions include technology partnerships and orbital slot planning
- Potential acquisitions are on the table as timelines develop
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The Economic Times