Under certain conditions, he will make it available for free , decisions that could prove defining and alter the final outcome.
Otherwise technology is largely unaffordable in India.
Sorry to say Elon, you can’t beat those Indian oligarchs even if you’re the richest person alive. Those oligarchs give out the cheapest internet on the planet that even you can’t afford to match. India was basically getting free internet in late 2016, and from 2016 to 2026 the average cost of data crashed down to like 10 cents per gigabyte (₹7 to ₹10) or even less. Nowadays with 5G, these oligarchs are giving out near 1 Gbps speeds for pennies, and home broadband is even cheaper for like $5 to $18 (₹400 to ₹1,500) a month, you get unlimited fiber up to 3.3 TB, speeds up to 1 Gbps, and every major OTT subscription bundled in.
Compare that to your pricing. You’re talking about charging ₹30,000+($300+) upfront just for a dish kit and around ₹8,000+ ($100) every single month. Even if you burn cash and make it free for the first year, the second you hike prices back to Western rates, Indians will completely fuck you over just like how Tesla got fucked in India against local players.
Massive respect to you, of course, because that’s the exact kind of bank balance anyone dreams of having :). Massive respect for that bank balance, and for revolutionizing payments first with email-based money transfer, then electric cars, and then private reusable rockets you’ve inspired a lot of us for literally everything, and everyday, but yeah, India is an entirely different game. Those book theories and MBA frameworks don't work in India in front of Marwari, Jain, or Gujarati maths :). Running the exact same playbook everywhere just doesn't work. If you want to come to India, you have to learn jugaad, cutthroat bargaining, trust, and how to deliver crazy volume at dirt-cheap prices.
Indians are already pulling 1 Gbps speeds for pocket change, so try building an infrastructure that cheap before thinking you can take on these oligarchs. In fact, you should pray those Indian oligarchs don't enter the US or Europe market, because if they bring those prices over there, your bank balance will get completely fucked. Until you drop Starlink down to 5 to 10 cents a gig and make the hardware basically free, nobody here is touching it.
Sorry to say Elon, you can’t beat those Indian oligarchs even if you’re the richest person alive. Those oligarchs give out the cheapest internet on the planet that even you can’t afford to match. India was basically getting free internet in late 2016, and from 2016 to 2026 the average cost of data crashed down to like 10 cents per gigabyte (₹7 to ₹10) or even less. Nowadays with 5G, these oligarchs are giving out near 1 Gbps speeds for pennies, and home broadband is even cheaper for like $5 to $18 (₹400 to ₹1,500) a month, you get unlimited fiber up to 3.3 TB, speeds up to 1 Gbps, and every major OTT subscription bundled in.
Compare that to your pricing. You’re talking about charging ₹30,000+($300+) upfront just for a dish kit and around ₹8,000+ ($100) every single month. Even if you burn cash and make it free for the first year, the second you hike prices back to Western rates, Indians will completely fuck you over just like how Tesla got fucked in India against local players.
Massive respect to you, of course, because that’s the exact kind of bank balance anyone dreams of having :). Massive respect for that bank balance, and for revolutionizing payments first with email-based money transfer, then electric cars, and then private reusable rockets you’ve inspired a lot of us for literally everything, and everyday, but yeah, India is an entirely different game. Those book theories and MBA frameworks don't work in India in front of Marwari, Jain, or Gujarati maths :). Running the exact same playbook everywhere just doesn't work. If you want to come to India, you have to learn jugaad, cutthroat bargaining, trust, and how to deliver crazy volume at dirt-cheap prices.
Indians are already pulling 1 Gbps speeds for pocket change, so try building an infrastructure that cheap before thinking you can take on these oligarchs. In fact, you should pray those Indian oligarchs don't enter the US or Europe market, because if they bring those prices over there, your bank balance will get completely fucked. Until you drop Starlink down to 5 to 10 cents a gig and make the hardware basically free, nobody here is touching it.
Addressed 4,000 young professionals at the Sima-land group in Yekaterinburg.
Also planted a tree in the heart of the city, joined by three Members of Parliament and several artists.
How @Gurudev’s Sudarshan Kriya and Meditations are helping boardroom leaders think clearly and make better decisions.
Read more: https://t.co/R20J7cXhjZ
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📍आर्ट ऑफ लिविंग इंटरनेशनल सेंटर, बेंगलुरु
'आर्ट ऑफ लिविंग' द्वारा बेंगलुरु आश्रम में आयोजित गुरुदेव श्री श्री रविशंकर जी के सत्संग में आज सम्मिलित हुआ। गुरुदेव श्री श्री रविशंकर जी को अभिवादन किया और उनके जन्मदिवस की उन्हें शुभकामनाएं दी। मुझे खुशी है, कि आज मुझे श्री गुरुदेव जी का सत्संग सुनने का और उनके आशीर्वचन प्राप्त करने का सौभाग्य मिला। गुरुदेव जी से हमेशा ही एक सकारात्मक प्रेरणा मिलती है। हमारी संस्कृति, परंपरा और विरासत को विदेशों तक पहुँचाने में श्री गुरुदेव जी का बहुत बड़ा और महत्वपूर्ण योगदान है। 'वसुधैव कुटुंबकम्' की हमारी संकल्पना से संपूर्ण विश्व में शांति और समता प्रस्थापित हो, इसके लिए गुरुदेव जैसे आध्यात्मिक मार्गदर्शक से निरंतर प्रेरणा मिलती रही है।
@Gurudev@ArtofLiving
The Art of Living and the World Championship of Legends have joined hands to launch Champions for Change — a global clean water initiative dedicated to bringing safe drinking water to underserved communities worldwide.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar during the 45th anniversary celebrations of The Art of Living at The Art of Living International Center, Bengaluru.
#WATCH | रिलायंस इंडस्ट्रीज़ लिमिटेड के चेयरमैन और मैनेजिंग डायरेक्टर, मुकेश अंबानी और उनके बेटे अनंत अंबानी, 'आर्ट ऑफ़ लिविंग फ़ाउंडेशन' की 45वीं वर्षगांठ के समारोहों के तहत बेंगलुरु स्थित 'आर्ट ऑफ़ लिविंग इंटरनेशनल सेंटर' पहुंचे और गुरुदेव का आशीर्वाद लिया।
(सोर्स: आर्ट ऑफ़ लिविंग फ़ाउंडेशन)
What a wonderful moment ❤️
PM Narendra Modi Ji says, "Today is Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s 70th birthday. When the centenary celebrations take place, I will come again to join them."
This afternoon, took part in the 45th anniversary celebrations of Art of Living and also inaugurated the Dhyan Mandir. My compliments to all those associated with Art of Living for their rich service to society, which is clearly reflected in their various initiatives.
@ArtofLiving@Gurudev
The Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, @narendramodi, will be visiting the Bengaluru Ashram to celebrate the 45 year anniversary of the @ArtofLiving and will inaugurate the new meditation hall, Dhyan Mandir, which will bring solace and wisdom to millions from around the world. He will also be launching 9 service initiatives. Inspite of his busy schedule, he has taken time for the upliftment of Indian spirituality. People from around the world will be joining online and are looking forward to this great occasion.
@ArtofLivingIC