Jio proposes 1,600-satellite constellation and 23 ground stations for India

Reliance Jio unveiled plans at India Mobile Congress 2026 for a sovereign satellite constellation of around 1,600 satellites backed by 23 ground stations across India, targeting more than 600,000 villages. The announcement coincides with Jio Platforms' upcoming IPO and follows Elon Musk's accusations of regulatory hostility toward Starlink in India.

• Jio plans around 1,600 satellites and 23 ground stations in India
• Goal is sovereign satellite connectivity for over 600,000 villages
• Announcement made at IMC 2026 ahead of Jio Platforms' IPO
• Musk accused "oligarchs" of blocking Starlink expansion in India