Starlink nears IN-SPACe nod after agreeing to most conditions for satcom licenceElon Musk's Starlink is set to receive approval from the Indian space regulator soon, allowing it to launch broadband services in the count...
21 Feb, 2025, 08.20 AM IST
Satcom providers divided over licensing norms for satellite earth station gatewaysSatellite earth station gateway (SESG) licensing requirements are causing a rift among satcom providers. Some argue for a separate, light-t...
28 Nov, 2024, 08.14 AM IST
DoT seeks security compliance from Starlink and Amazon as they seek satellite service approvalThe Department of Telecommunications has asked Starlink and Amazon for security compliance details to process their applications for satell...
31 Oct, 2024, 09.13 AM IST
Trai moots single authorisation for all telecom servicesThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has proposed a unified authorisation for satellite telecommunication, merging VSAT and GMP...
19 Sep, 2024, 12.06 AM IST
Trai recommends overhaul of telecom licensing regimeThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has proposed a unified authorisation regime for telecom services, including mobile, intern...
18 Sep, 2024, 11.27 PM IST
Amazon's Project Kuiper in queue for satcom licenceAmazon is the fourth firm to seek such a licence in India to offer space communications services after Eutelsat OneWeb, Jio's satcom unit, ...
12 Jul, 2024, 11.28 PM IST
Apple expands iPhone satellite connectivity with latest OS update, but itwon’t reach Indian iPhones yetApple has enhanced satellite connectivity on iPhones with iOS 18, enabling users to send and receive messages via satellite in areas with n...
14 Jun, 2024, 10.43 AM IST
Jio-SES JV Orbit Connect gets IN-SPACe authorisation to enter satcom spaceOrbit Connect India, a joint venture between Reliance Jio Platforms and SES, has obtained crucial landing rights and market access authoriz...
13 Jun, 2024, 11.38 PM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink one step away from getting greenlit in India with in-principle govt nodThe Telecom Ministry has granted an in-principle approval to Elon Musk's Starlink for satellite communications services in India, ahead of ...
16 Apr, 2024, 09.16 AM IST
DoT abolishes wireless operating licenses for ease of doing bizThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Tuesday abolished wireless operating licenses for establishing and maintaining telecommunication...
12 Mar, 2024, 07.52 PM IST
Starlink faces licence delay as DoT seeks clarity from DPIITStarlink, however, has refused to reveal full shareholding details of parent SpaceX, claiming that the latter being an unlisted entity, US ...
15 Jan, 2024, 12.43 PM IST
Bharti-backed OneWeb seeks more time to provide network detailsDoT has granted licences for providing global mobile personal communication by satellite services (GMPCS) to both Jio Satellite and OneWeb....
24 Nov, 2023, 08.40 AM IST
Nelco withdraws satcom permit application; plans to apply for licence under New Space PolicyIndia's Nelco has withdrawn its application for a licence to offer personal satellite communication services to consumers, after regulatory...
13 Apr, 2023, 12.10 PM IST
Satellite spectrum pricing views likely by May next year: Trai official“In 1-2 months, we are coming up with a consultation paper, and by May next year, we are likely to place recommendations on auctioning of s...
15 Dec, 2022, 05.04 PM IST
TRAI recommends separate permit for setting up satellite earth station gatewaysThe suggested satellite earth station gateway (SESG) licence under Section 4 of the Indian Telegraph Act will have 20-year validity with a ...
29 Nov, 2022, 05.26 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
Satellite phone sector is open for all: Telecom MinisterThe Department of Telecom has provision for satellite phone service under Unified Licence called 'Global Mobile Personal Communication by S...
16 Jul, 2017, 02.17 PM IST