Satcom

Kripa B

June 2nd, 2025 8:51 AM

Telcos Oppose TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Plan, Cite Unfair Advantage to Global Players: Report

India’s private telecom operators—Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea—have strongly opposed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) recent recommendations on satellite communication (satcom) spectrum allocation, calling the proposed pricing “unjustifiably low” and the process “non-transparent.” Also Read: TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework … Read More

Tanuja K

May 27th, 2025 10:58 AM

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Intelsat Bags Indian Govt Approval for Direct Broadcasting

Intelsat, one of the largest satcom (satellite communication) players globally, has managed to secure permissions from the Indian government to offer direct broadcasting in the country. Intelsat will work in a B2B model in India wherein the satellite operator will offer coverage directly to the India’s broadcast media companies. Four … Read More

Kripa B

May 26th, 2025 5:41 PM

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India Prepares for Satcom Era, Plans Rs 930 Crore Satellite Monitoring Facility: Report

The Indian government is fast-tracking the establishment of a Rs 930 crore satellite communication (satcom) monitoring facility to oversee both Indian and foreign satellites operating over Indian airspace. Approved by the Digital Communications Commission (DCC), the facility aims to mitigate interference and enhance coordination among satellites, ensuring secure and efficient … Read More

Kripa B

May 24th, 2025 3:27 PM

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Starlink May Launch Sub-USD10 Satellite Internet Plans in India: Report

Satellite communication providers such as Starlink are likely to launch their services in India at a promotional price point of less than USD 10 (approximately Rs 840) per month for unlimited data plans. The move is aimed at rapidly scaling the user base to as much as 10 million subscribers … Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur

May 21st, 2025 7:06 AM

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Starlink Launches in Bangladesh, Shows What it Would Likely Cost in India

Starlink has finally launched in Bangladesh. While India launch is also in the near future, we can take a guess at the Indian pricing looking at what’s being offered in Bangladesh. To start with, the service doesn’t seem affordable for a middle-class person at all. Starlink will definitely not scale … Read More

Kripa B

May 20th, 2025 7:42 PM

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We Are Today the Cheapest Data Market in the World, Says Communications Minister: Report

Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday said India’s telecom regulator has proactively released regulations to improve service quality for millions of mobile subscribers, and the centre expects that telecom carriers will lead the way in surpassing global quality-of-service benchmarks. Also Read: Bharat Offers One of the Cheapest Mobile Data … Read More

Kripa B

May 19th, 2025 6:17 PM

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TRAI’s Spectrum Fee Recommendations May Hinder Entry of Small Satcom Players: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) latest recommendations on spectrum allocation fees for satellite-based communication services may pose significant entry barriers for small players and start-ups, experts have cautioned, according to reports by The Hindu BusinessLine. While the proposed fee structure aims to streamline operations and encourage investment, it could … Read More

Kripa B

May 15th, 2025 10:04 AM

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Amazon’s Project Kuiper Seeks Swift Entry into India’s Satellite Internet Market: Report

Amazon-backed Project Kuiper is seeking swift regulatory approvals to launch its satellite internet services in India, intensifying competition in a market already being targeted by Starlink. The company has recently written to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), requesting expedited issuance of a Letter of Intent (LoI) for a Global Mobile … Read More

Kripa B

May 12th, 2025 9:32 AM

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DoT Nears Finalisation of Satellite Spectrum Allocation Rules: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is in the final stages of framing rules for the administrative allocation of satellite spectrum, with a draft expected to be released shortly for stakeholder feedback. The upcoming framework, being developed under the new Telecommunications Act, proposes to allocate satellite spectrum on a first-come, first-served … Read More

Kripa B

May 10th, 2025 1:38 PM

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TRAI Says Satcom Services Complement and Do Not Compete With Terrestrial Networks: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday dismissed concerns that satellite communication (satcom) services pose a competitive threat to terrestrial mobile networks, stating the two technologies are complementary in nature. The regulator cited the “vast difference” between their network capacities and scale of operations. Also Read: ISpA Welcomes … Read More

Kripa B

May 10th, 2025 11:59 AM

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ISpA Welcomes TRAI’s Satellite Spectrum Pricing Recommendations: Report

The Indian Space Association (ISpA) on Friday lauded the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for its recommendations on satellite spectrum pricing, calling the move a balanced and forward-looking step towards strengthening India’s satellite communications ecosystem. Also Read: TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework TRAI’s … Read More

Kripa B

May 9th, 2025 4:40 PM

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TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday, May 9, recommended the administrative allocation of spectrum for satellite communication (satcom) services, a move aimed at accelerating the rollout of satellite-based internet services in India. The regulator has proposed a usage fee set at 4 percent of Adjusted Gross Revenue … Read More

Satcom

Kripa B

Telcos Oppose TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Plan, Cite Unfair Advantage to Global Players: Report

Tanuja K

Intelsat Bags Indian Govt Approval for Direct Broadcasting

Kripa B

India Prepares for Satcom Era, Plans Rs 930 Crore Satellite Monitoring Facility: Report

Kripa B

Starlink May Launch Sub-USD10 Satellite Internet Plans in India: Report

Tanay Singh Thakur

Starlink Launches in Bangladesh, Shows What it Would Likely Cost in India

Kripa B

We Are Today the Cheapest Data Market in the World, Says Communications Minister: Report

Kripa B

TRAI’s Spectrum Fee Recommendations May Hinder Entry of Small Satcom Players: Report

Kripa B

Amazon’s Project Kuiper Seeks Swift Entry into India’s Satellite Internet Market: Report

Kripa B

DoT Nears Finalisation of Satellite Spectrum Allocation Rules: Report

Kripa B

TRAI Says Satcom Services Complement and Do Not Compete With Terrestrial Networks: Report

Kripa B

ISpA Welcomes TRAI’s Satellite Spectrum Pricing Recommendations: Report

Kripa B

TRAI Proposes Administrative Allocation of Satcom Spectrum With Five-Year Licensing Framework

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