Amazon knocks on DoT's door to get Satcom nod fastAmazon is pushing India for faster approval of its satellite communication permit. The company has sent multiple letters to the government....
17 Mar, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Nelco, Yotta application for starting satellite-based communication service rejectedThe Department of Telecommunications has denied Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite (GMPCS) authorization to Tata-owned Nelco...
30 Jan, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
DoT seeks views from Trai on allocation of satellite spectrum: MoSIndia's Department of Telecom (DoT) has requested recommendations from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) regarding spectrum ...
04 Dec, 2024, 09.02 PM IST
DoT set to seek clarity, security clearance from NSCS on satcomOfficials familiar with the matter revealed that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to approach the National Security C...
10 May, 2024, 08.47 AM IST
Jio against commercial use of satellite spectrum without auctionReliance Jio has urged the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) not to allow satellite spectrum allocated administratively for commercial...
29 Mar, 2024, 08.42 AM IST
No satellite gateways in urban areas to 'protect' telecom networks: DoTIndia's Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has chosen to prohibit satellite earth station gateways in urban areas due to interference w...
26 Jul, 2023, 08.36 AM IST
Key satellite communication spectrum detail has Trai in a bindOfficials told ET the regulator has had around three rounds of discussions with the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on the matter bu...
15 Mar, 2023, 08.29 AM IST
Trai to start consultations on allocation of satcom spectrumDoT has provided information around spectrum availability in various bands like Ku and Ka, used for satellite communications, to Trai. Curr...
19 Aug, 2022, 11.13 AM IST
DoT abolishes NOCC charges for all telecom licence holdersThe DoT earlier levied Rs 21 lakh per transponder per annum for 36 megahertz of spectrum on a pro-rata basis as NOCC charges.
08 May, 2022, 05.19 PM IST
Trai maintains stand on satcom issue, cites lack of clarity in DoT's queryThe regulator had in August 2021 recommended to the government to replace the existing formula-based mechanism and levy spectrum usage char...
05 May, 2022, 10.27 PM IST
Starlink intends to apply for all applicable licences needed for commercial launch in India: MoSThe satellite company is led by the world's one of the richest entrepreneurs, Elon Musk.
15 Dec, 2021, 07.37 PM IST
Government simplifying clearance processes for satcom services: DoT SecretaryThe DoT secretary’s comments come at a time when Bharti-backed OneWeb, Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Amazon’s Project Kuiper and the Tata-Telesat com...
23 Nov, 2021, 09.10 PM IST
DoT secretary to meet satellite companies, telcos on local manufacturing of satcom gearThe meeting, ahead of the upcoming new Spacecom policy, will also discuss ways to create an enabling regulatory regime for global low earth...
06 Jul, 2021, 02.53 PM IST
TRAI rebuts DoT objections to in-flight connectivity viewsThe in-flight connectivity service, which will give flyers using domestic airlines and those coming to India via international routes, is e...
05 Jun, 2018, 10.35 PM IST
TRAI for setting up of new gateway for satellite phone serviceThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in December 2013 had sought TRAI's view on providing 'INMARSAT Services' under new telecom licen...
13 May, 2014, 08.21 PM IST
Department of Space, DoT to overhaul satellite communications policyIt will frame rules for allocating and pricing satellite transponders and explore ways to deal with applications seeking use of foreign orb...
19 Apr, 2014, 02.23 AM IST
- Telecom sector to get dedicated satellite
The satellite project, which is estimated, to cost about $500 mn is likely to the awarded to ISRO. DoT will work out the finer details of d...
15 Oct, 2007, 01.04 AM IST