DoT wants spectrum at 5% of AGR, rejects Digital Bharat Nidhi subsidy for satellite terminalsThe government has changed its plan for satellite communication firms. Instead of limiting customer numbers, companies like Starlink and Eu...
20 Nov, 2025, 12.23 AM IST
Starlink gears up to start satcom services in IndiaStarlink is preparing to launch its satellite communication services in India, aiming to provide high-speed broadband to rural residents. T...
09 Oct, 2025, 08.10 AM IST
BSNL signals upper hand over rivals in Satcom raceAs govt prepares to allocate commercial satellite spectrum, BSNL may gain an advantage due to lower regulatory charges. Private firms like ...
30 Sep, 2025, 09.00 AM IST
DoT mulling new norms: For satcom companies, sky may have a subscriber limitThe central government is considering capping the number of subscribers for satellite internet services like Starlink and Amazon Kuiper. Th...
15 Sep, 2025, 09.14 AM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink receives India's final regulatory nod for launchStarlink has received the green light from India's space regulator, IN-SPACe, securing the final license needed to launch commercial operat...
10 Jul, 2025, 08.59 AM IST
Starlink to soon get regulator's final approval for India entryStarlink is on the verge of receiving final authorization from IN-SPACe to operate in India, putting it on par with OneWeb and Jio Satellit...
28 Jun, 2025, 11.04 AM IST
Jyotiraditya Scindia meets SpaceX president, calls satcom India’s next connectivity frontierCommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met with SpaceX officials, including Gwynne Shotwell, to explore collaboration opportunities i...
17 Jun, 2025, 09.42 PM IST
Starlink becomes latest entrant to get a satcom licence in IndiaElon Musk's Starlink has secured a crucial licence from India's telecoms ministry. This approval removes a significant obstacle. It brings ...
07 Jun, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
We'll likely see fastest satcom rollout globally: Jyotiraditya ScindiaIndia is set to experience a rapid expansion of its satellite communication network, with the market projected to reach USD 20 billion by 2...
20 May, 2025, 11.33 PM IST
Govt mandates legal interception of satcom services, bars data routing outside countryThe Department of Telecom has established strict security regulations for satellite communication services in India, mandating legal interc...
05 May, 2025, 10.07 PM IST
Bharti-backed OneWeb seeks fast-track approval from DoT for satellite broadband services in South Asian countriesBharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb seeks rapid DoT approval to deploy earth station gateways in India for its LEO satellite constellation. This ...
17 Feb, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
Starlink, Project Kuiper requests for landing rights under process: IN-SPACe chairmanBoth companies have yet to get permits to provide satcom services in India — their applications are pending before the Department of Teleco...
21 Jun, 2024, 01.38 PM IST
Stars may have finally aligned for Elon Musk-owned satcom company in IndiaThe Indian government is expediting the application process for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite communication company, despite unresolved is...
13 Apr, 2024, 07.47 AM IST
Beyond Tesla, what is Elon Musk's next big India ambition?Elon Musk's visit to India involves discussions on Tesla and Starlink. The competition in India's satcom sector includes major players like...
12 Apr, 2024, 08.05 PM IST
Elon Musk's Starlink takes another step for India forayThe US company had earlier applied to the department of telecommunications (DoT) for getting a global mobile personal communication by sate...
11 Jul, 2023, 08.16 AM 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
Department of Space to revamp satellite communications policy for auction of satellite bandwidthThe Department of Space and DoT will overhaul India’s 17-yr old satellite communications policy to pave the way for auctioning satellite ba...
18 Apr, 2014, 06.15 PM IST