Satcom

Tanay Singh Thakur

Starlink, OneWeb, and Other Satcom Players Importance Increases

Starlink, OneWeb, and Other Satcom Players Importance Increases

The satcom industry (satellite communications) is still fairly young and new compared to the terrestrial networks telecom industry. However, in a very short period, the importance of global companies in the satcom sector has increased. Companies such as Starlink, OneWeb, and more can provide connectivity services even when the terrestrial … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

Jio Forms JV With SES for Offering Satellite Broadband Services

Jio Forms JV With SES for Offering Satellite Broadband Services

Reliance Jio has just announced that it is forming a joint venture with SES, a global satellite-based content connectivity solutions provider. The new joint venture (JV) will be called Jio Space Technology Limited (JSTL). With this new venture, Jio and SES will look to provide next-generation affordable and scalable satellite … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

Jio Might Have Another Surprise Stored for the Market

Jio Might Have Another Surprise Stored for the Market

When Reliance Jio came to the market, it surprised the existing telcos by offering free data, free voice calling and very cheap mobile services. However, the company might have another surprise stored for the market. Until now, in the telco space, only Airtel had a confirmed satellite broadband business as … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

Satellite Broadband in India: OneWeb, Hughes Announce Six Year Distribution Partner Agreement

Satellite Broadband in India: OneWeb, Hughes Announce Six Year Distribution Partner Agreement

OneWeb and Hughes, two major names in the satellite broadband services, have announced a strategic distribution partnership of six years to provide low-earth orbit (LEO) connectivity services across India. This arrangement between the companies, a joint venture between Bharti Airtel and Hughes, follows the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

Starlink India Director and Chairman Sanjay Bhargava Resigns

Starlink India Director and Chairman Sanjay Bhargava Resigns

Starlink India Head, Sanjay Bhargava has resigned citing personal reasons. This comes right after the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) ordered the company to refund all the pre-orders to the Indian customers. Starlink was also denied the authority to accept pre-bookings as it didn’t have the commercial license to offer services … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

Bharti Airtel, Hughes Announce Joint Venture

Bharti Airtel, Hughes Announce Joint Venture

To provide satellite broadband services in India, Bharti Airtel and Hughes have announced a joint venture. The joint venture will be operational as HCIPL and will combine the Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) businesses of both companies. This will enable the new joint venture in delivering scalable and flexible networking … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

Starlink India Asked to Refund All Pre-Orders by DoT

Starlink India Asked to Refund All Pre-Orders by DoT

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has asked Starlink India to refund all the pre-orders it has taken until now. Starlink reached out to the customers and asked them to claim their refund by signing in to their account and clicking on ‘Cancel and Request Refund’. This is a big blow … Read More

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