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
DoT may stick to its 5% charge for satcom spectrumThe Department of Telecommunications is set to impose a 5% usage fee on satcom spectrum. This decision overrides the Telecom Regulatory Aut...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
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
Nelco to tap enterprises, govt sectors to bag next-gen satcom service dealsNelco, part of the Tata Power family, is setting its sights on the burgeoning market for satellite communication services aimed at business...
15 Oct, 2025, 08.17 AM IST
Satcom rollout to begin after Trai finalises spectrum prices: ScindiaSatellite broadband services are set to launch in India. Companies are finalizing their rollout strategies. The Telecom Regulatory Authorit...
09 Oct, 2025, 01.30 PM 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
Global satcom giants like Intelsat, Inmarsat eye India's $2.3 billion market boomGlobal satellite operators are targeting India's expanding satellite communication market. They plan to resell capacity to offer broadband ...
13 Aug, 2025, 10.26 AM IST
Satcom plans may come in at less than Rs 840 a monthSatellite communication providers like Starlink may introduce promotional unlimited data plans in India for under $10 per month, aiming for...
24 May, 2025, 10.02 AM IST
Satcom policy should be fair in urban areas: Sunil MittalBharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal urges the government and telecom regulators to establish a non-discriminatory policy for satellite comm...
22 Feb, 2025, 12.33 AM 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
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, 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
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
DoT seeks more clarity on Amazon's satcom plansThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought more clarity from Jeff Bezos-led Amazon on its satcom licence application. It include...
10 Nov, 2023, 08.36 AM IST
Trai set to discuss satellite spectrum allocation soonKu band is administratively allocated by DoT, but there has been growing demand from telecom companies - primarily Reliance Jio and Vodafon...
20 Aug, 2022, 05.22 AM 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
Satcom likely to play key role in affordable digital connectivity: Telecom SecyState-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is also planning to leverage LEO satellites for connectivity in remote and far flung areas ...
22 Nov, 2018, 07.10 AM IST