D2C satcom companies need to sell services at flexible prices: Hughes India CEOSatellite communication services in India will need flexible pricing. Monthly costs could be Rs 250-500 for rural areas and Rs 500-1,000 fo...
13 Oct, 2025, 09.43 AM IST
Satcom, getting it off the ground fastIndia is on the cusp of launching satellite communication services, attracting major global players eager to tap into the underserved marke...
07 Sep, 2025, 10.49 PM IST
Satcom firms say telcos’ criticism of Trai spectrum suggestions unjustifiedSatellite companies refute telecom operators' claims that Trai's satcom spectrum pricing recommendations ignore competitive parity. Satcom ...
05 Jun, 2025, 07.52 AM IST
Spectrum of fees satcom players to pay 4% of AGR: TraiIndia's telecom regulator has recommended administrative allocation of satcom spectrum for a fee, a move set to revolutionize satellite int...
10 May, 2025, 09.55 AM IST
Starlink's India tie-ups support view of satcom complementing telcos' offerings: Citi reportStarlink's collaborations with Jio and Bharti Airtel highlight that satellite communication services are seen as complementary to existing ...
15 Mar, 2025, 01.32 PM IST
Starlink-Airtel, Jio tie-ups: A game-changer for India's internet connectivityThe Starlink partnerships with Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio announced this week could transform rural connectivity in India. These collab...
12 Mar, 2025, 10.55 PM IST
Starlink, star bright first satcom tonight?Airtel's partnership with Starlink seeks to extend internet coverage in India. With 40% of Indians lacking internet access, lowering the co...
12 Mar, 2025, 08.04 PM IST
Auctions preferred as satcom players seek retail play, says JioReliance Jio is urging India's telecom regulator to auction satellite spectrum, arguing that global companies like Starlink and Amazon Kuip...
16 Nov, 2024, 08.43 AM IST
Auction to make Indian telcos competitive against foreign cos; Starlink, Kuiper capacity larger than local players: JioReliance Jio believes spectrum allocation for satellite communication should be done through auction. Jio argues that this will allow India...
15 Nov, 2024, 09.31 PM IST
Starlink, telcos spar over satellite spectrum pricingElon Musk's Starlink criticizes Indian telecom operators for demanding auctioned satellite spectrum for urban consumers, calling it self-se...
06 Nov, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
Jio writes to minister for Satcom spectrum auctionReliance Jio has urged Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to auction satellite spectrum and reissue the regulator's consultation ...
14 Oct, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Jio again calls for sale of satcom spectrum; telco says sector regulator overlooked the level playing field aspectReliance Jio urges the telecom regulator to review satellite spectrum pricing, citing an imbalance between satellite and terrestrial networ...
08 Oct, 2024, 12.14 AM IST
Access to international orbital slots opens new doors for Indian satcom companiesExperts and industry executives said this will allow Indian players to tap surplus international satellite capacities to deliver satcom ser...
06 May, 2024, 12.01 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
Govt may not allot satcom waves in a rush; to fine-tune rules firstThe DoT is likely to also do more consultations with the stakeholders regarding the allocation, which has to be done administratively, as p...
10 Apr, 2024, 07.38 AM IST
From Musk to Mittal, Ambani to Amazon: Why such a big race for satcom?Internet communication in India has a new battleground called "satcom," different from regular networks. Indian and foreign firms compete f...
19 Dec, 2023, 03.17 PM IST
Reliance Jio's satcom entry will not hit OneWeb, says Sunil MittalMittal warned that no satcom company would participate if the spectrum meant for the segment was auctioned. That would mean India facing th...
03 Mar, 2022, 11.31 AM IST