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Tanay Singh Thakur September 3rd, 2022 2:12 PM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom Players Should Get Spectrum Based on Best International Practices: SIA India

The Satcom Industry Association of India (SIA-India) recently told DoT (Department of Telecommunications) that India should adopt international best practices for spectrum allocation. In simple words, that would mean that India should go ahead with the administrative allocation of spectrum to the satcom players. This is something that the telecom players can't wrap their heads around. Vodafone Idea and Reliance Jio are very much against the notion of creating a... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur September 2nd, 2022 11:14 AM 0 COMMENTS

Hughes, OneWeb Showcase Connectivity Innovations to Indian Govt Officials

Hughes Communications India (HCI) showcased the future of connectivity and networking innovations to senior officials from the government, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and defence during a technology seminar last month. Many of the innovations showcased by Hughes were made in India - supporting the government's efforts of digital transformation within the country. OneWeb's team had also joined Hughes. For the unaware, Hughes is OneWeb's distribution partner in India. Speaking on... Read More

Palak Sharma August 25th, 2022 5:31 PM 3 COMMENTS

Starlink Cuts Price for Some Customers by 50%: Report

Customers of SpaceX's Starlink, Elon Musk's internet-from-space service, are being informed of good news: their monthly subscription fees have been decreased due to "local market conditions." Starlink is decreasing the monthly subscription charge in the Netherlands to €105 effective 8/24/2022, a report from The Verge says. At a time when everything else is becoming more expensive owing to inflation, the price reduction is appreciated. The notice from Starlink states that... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 19th, 2022 12:27 PM 2 COMMENTS

MediaTek Shows 5G Smartphone Connectivity with Satellite

Space is the next big thing in the business world. All the tech giants are trying to show their dominance in the space sector. Even in the communications sector, space is going to play a vital role, with satellites now offering broadband connectivity. MediaTek, a globally recognised fabless semiconductor manufacturer, has demonstrated 5G connectivity from space to a smartphone. In a release, the company said that it powered by a... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 19th, 2022 11:22 AM 0 COMMENTS

Satcom Spectrum Allocation Consultations to Start Soon in India

After the 5G spectrum auctions are over, now it is the turn of the satcom (satellite communications) service providers to get spectrum. Satcom sector is all set to grow in the private communications space in India from 2022. Many global satcom players are eyeing the Indian market because of the scale and money involved. The telecom sector regulatory body - TRAI, is going to be taking consultations from the industry... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 1st, 2022 11:08 AM 1 COMMENTS

Starlink will Launch Services in this Popular Country by December

Starlink, a major satellite broadband internet service provider, owned by SpaceX, is planning to launch services in a new popular country by this December. As per a report from the Philippines News Agency, Elon Musk-owned Starlink is going to launch services in the Philippines by the end of this year. The company's goal would be to provide services in under-served areas. The Department of Information and Technology (DICT), at a... Read More

Palak Sharma July 25th, 2022 5:41 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb, Eutelsat Eye to Merge for Competing with Starlink and More

French satellite operator Eutelsat announced on Monday that it is in discussions with its British counterpart OneWeb about a potential merger to create a world-class broadband internet provider that would compete with US providers like SpaceX's starlink. Eutelsat Communications stated that it has spoken with its fellow OneWeb co-shareholders about the prospect of combining all of their shares to create a business that would be the global leader in connectivity... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 20th, 2022 8:39 AM 0 COMMENTS

Space Based Mobile Network Services Not Far Now

If you are someone who has faced network connectivity issues on your smartphone, it is because the mobile networks have a limited reach. Since fibre deployment in every single part of the world is difficult, there will always be limitations in the connectivity for consumers if they depend on terrestrial networks for services. However, with space-based mobile network services, it would completely change. Satellite-based 4G/5G networks will be able to... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 13th, 2022 11:26 AM 2 COMMENTS

5G from Space Will be Reality Soon

The satellite communications (satcom) sector is going to develop significantly over the next decade as investments from private companies and groups flow in. The governments across the world have been introducing and modifying policies to make the space sector lucrative for investors. 5G networks are also going to see massive growth by the end of this decade. However, 5G won’t just be limited as a terrestrial networking technology. In the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 12th, 2022 10:21 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Space Organisation Sets Up National Advisory Committee (NAC)

The Indian Space Organisation (ISpA) on Tuesday announced the National Advisory Committee (NAC) for boosting the cooperation amongst the stakeholders and building a 360-degree perspective in shaping the contours of the private space industry ecosystem in India. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director of Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) will be the chairperson of the newly formed committee. There are nine members in the NAC right now from different backgrounds including tech, defence,... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 12th, 2022 10:50 AM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb to Launch Satellite Broadband Services in India Soon

OneWeb, a satellite communications (Satcom) company majorly owned by the Bharti Group and the UK Government, will soon launch satellite broadband services in India. The company is on track to launch its services after a delay because of the Russia and Ukraine war crisis. OneWeb had initially planned to commercially launch in India in May 2022. But that didn’t happen, and now there’s no fixed timeframe on when the launch... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 8th, 2022 7:12 AM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Maritime Giving Up to 350 Mbps Speed on Boats Now

Starlink, one of the major satcom (satellite communications) companies globally, is offering satellite broadband connections on boats as well. Starlink Maritime is what the service is called, and the company says that it can offer users high-speed, low-latency internet with up to 350 Mbps speed while at sea. Starlink said that Starlink Maritime “allows you to connect from the most remote waters across the world, just like you would in... Read More