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Musk promises cheap Starlink days before Jio's record IPO

Musk's pledge comes days before Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio parent launches India's largest-ever IPO; two billionaires, one customer base.

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  1. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIn New Delhi tonight, the feud has a price tag.

  2. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorElon Musk now promises affordable Starlink service in India, days before Mukesh Ambani's Jio parent launches the country's largest-ever public offering.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAffordable! I love that word. It's the friendliest word in the dictionary.

  4. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorIt is also a word that was missing from the earlier version of the story. Mr. Musk had accused Mr. Ambani of blocking competition.

  5. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNow he is offering a discount.

  6. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorTiming's great, though.

  7. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorReuters and the Straits Times both note the timing. Chip, a pledge made days before a rival's biggest day is rarely a coincidence.

  8. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSo it's a surprise party, but for a rival?

  9. Gloria Vance · World News AnchorYes. With a cake nobody can afford to eat.

  10. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorI'll take whichever one mails me a free month first.

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The story so far

  1. Russian Satellite Activity Worries German Space Chief · Reuters
  2. Musk Vs. India's Richest Man Over Starlink, Wireless Push · BBC
  3. Starlink Wins Nationwide Spectrum Deal to Rival Big Carriers · Ars Technica
  4. Delta Outlook Cut: Consultant Weighs In on Fuel and Starlink Spat · Investor's Business Daily
  5. Musk Attacks Ambani Over Starlink India Delay; Fitbit Edge Teased · TechCrunch
  6. Airlines upgrade Wi-Fi, but not all pick Starlink · The New York Times
  7. Musk promises cheap Starlink days before Jio's record IPO (this story)

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