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Tanuja K April 15th, 2024 3:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT to Seek TRAI’s Views on Allocating Satcom Spectrum: Report

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is planning to ask TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) about how to proceed with allocating spectrum to satellite communication (satcom) companies. The telecom department will seek the views of TRAI to understand the correct pricing and allocating mechanism of the spectrum to the satcom sector. Further, there could be some changes made to the existing licenses to ensure that clarity arrives for the satcom... Read More

Tanuja K April 13th, 2024 1:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink May Get a Conditional Approval from the Govt: Report

Elon Musk-owned Starlink, a global satellite communications (satcom) services provider, may finally get conditional approval from the Government of India (GoI) to offer services in the sub-continent country. But the said approval is only going to come if the equipment used by the company is not shared with any United States (US) agencies and the data should also not be stored or shared outside India. According to an ET report,... Read More

Tanuja K April 10th, 2024 11:44 AM 2 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Not in Hurry to Allocate Spectrum for Satcom: Report

The Government of India (GoI) is not in any hurry to allocate spectrum to the satellite communications (satcom) companies. The likes of Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are unlikely to get spectrum any time soon. While these companies have been conducting trials and showcasing their solutions/technology, their plans to roll out the service quickly will likely be delayed. This is because the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) first has to... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 22nd, 2024 10:31 AM 0 COMMENTS

India Amends FDI Norms for the Space Sector

On Wednesday, the Indian government announced amendments to the FDI (foreign direct investment) norms surrounding the space sector. According to a notification, the satellites sub-sector has been divided into three different activities, and there's up to 100% FDI under automatic route allowed. Until now, FDI was only permitted in the establishment and operation of satellites through the government approval route. But that has changed. The proposed reforms for FDI for... Read More

Srikapardhi February 22nd, 2024 1:21 AM 0 COMMENTS

Rakuten Mobile Plans to Provide Satellite-to-Mobile Service in Japan

Rakuten Mobile announced its plans to provide satellite-to-mobile service in Japan, targeting the commencement of the service in 2026, in collaboration with AST SpaceMobile. The telco aims to provide connectivity across Japan in the future, including mountainous regions, remote islands, and areas struck by natural disasters, stating that this is a step closer to the realization of broader network coverage through space-based technologies. Also Read: Rakuten Mobile Surpasses 6 Million... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 17th, 2024 7:18 AM 0 COMMENTS

Satellite Communications Top Use Cases in India

Satellite communication (satcom) services will soon be available in India. Eutelsat OneWeb is expected to be the first major player in the segment with Jio Satellite Communications Limited and Starlink joining in the future. The space economy of India is expected to reach about $13 billion (EY-IsPA report) by 2025. At this stage, it is important for us to understand the use cases of the satcom services. Firstly, it is... Read More

Tanuja K February 2nd, 2024 3:30 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Not Getting India License Quickly Might be Partly because of Verizon

While Starlink is present in many countries already, one geography where it has faced tremendous trouble is India. The satellite-based internet service provider wants to reach rural and underserved areas to extend the benefits of digitalisation to everyone. A move, that the government should back, is facing issues due to the regulatory environment. Since Starlink is a US-based company, the Indian government needs to know the companies with a stake... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 19th, 2024 2:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Sasken Brings LTE Based Satellite Equipment for Critical Communications

On Thursday, Sasken Technologies Limited, an Indian multinational tech company, announced the Mobile Satellite Equipment (MSE). It is the world's first LTE-based satellite product. The company said that its solution will enable mission-critical communications during natural disasters such as Tsunamis. But it can, of course, be used for normal operations as well. Enterprises, govt or telcos can take the help of the solution to offer a variety of services such... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 19th, 2023 6:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Govt has Made Satcom Players in India Very Happy

The new Telecom Bill 2023 tabled by union IT and telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the spectrum can be allocated on an administrative basis to the satcom (satellite communications) players. This was a huge win for the satcom players, as they have been pretty vocal about the Indian govt aligning with the global practice and administratively allocating spectrum for satellite telephony services. Indian telecom operator Reliance Jio was against... Read More

Srikapardhi November 17th, 2023 10:13 AM 0 COMMENTS

Viasat and Skylo Launch First Global Direct-to-Device Network

Viasat, the satellite communications company, and Skylo Technologies, the non-terrestrial network (NTN) service provider, announced on Thursday the launch of what the companies claim to be the world's first global direct-to-device (D2D) network. Under the global infrastructure agreement between the partners, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs), device makers, and chipset manufacturers can bring 3GPP Release 17 compliant products to market within Viasat’s global network coverage. Also Read: Intelsat, AMN to Deploy... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 10th, 2023 12:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Asks Amazon for Details About its Satcom Plans: Report

Amazon is looking to obtain the GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) license in India. But it isn't a simple process, especially for a company that is not based out of India. Currently, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are the ones that have the GMPCS license to offer satellite internet in India. According to an ET report, the officials at the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have asked Amazon... Read More

Srikapardhi September 12th, 2023 10:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

OneWeb Launches New Person-Portable User Terminal for Satellite Connectivity

OneWeb, the Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications company, announced the launch of its new fully person-portable user terminal (UT), designed to provide satellite connectivity to military operations and emergency response teams operating beyond traditional terrestrial networks. OneWeb said this lightweight terminal, named the "FoldSat Leo Ku OW Mil terminal," marks OneWeb's first ruggedised user terminal and offers versatility for communication in dynamic environments. Also Read: Eutelsat Advances Toward OneWeb... Read More