'Can Rural India Afford It?': Experts Question Elon Musk’s 'Oligarch' Charge Amid Starlink Row

News18 - Oct 10, 2026

Addressing the claim that Starlink could bring connectivity to underserved regions, experts argued that India already had extensive telecom and internet coverage.

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