TRAI Chairman Says Recommendation for Satcom Spectrum Soon: Report

trai chairman says recommendation for satcom spectrum

India is set to allocate spectrum to the satcom (satellite communication) companies. The wait is now for the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to give recommendations on the rules for spectrum allocation for the satcom players. TRAI chairman has said that they will release the recommendations “very soon”, according to a PTI report. The government will then evaluate the rules, which will pave the way for satcom companies and their business in the country.

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The recommendations from the telecom regulatory will play a major role in deciding the future of the satcom sector in India. The satcom companies have requested the government for an administrative allocation, which is what the government wants as well. However, the private telcos in India want the spectrum to be given via an auction to maintain transparency. This is what is causing a huge battle and confusion in India. That is what TRAI’s recommendations will clear for the government.

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Final Call Will be Made by Government

Ultimately, it will be the call of the government over what to do. For now, government has multiple times indicated that it is not feasible to allocate the spectrum via an auction to the satcom companies. That is not the global practice either. Elon Musk has also voiced his opinion on the matter and indicated that he appreciates the government’s decision to go for administrative allocation.

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