US lists India's preference for domestic satellites for DTH, localised internet shutdown as trade barrierA US report has flagged India’s preference for domestic satellites in DTH services and use of localised internet shutdowns as barriers to f...
01 Apr, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
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 signals 5% AGR as satcom spectrum feeThe Department of Telecommunications is leaning towards a 5% usage fee for satellite spectrum. This is higher than the 4% proposed by the i...
20 Oct, 2025, 09.30 AM IST
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
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
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
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
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
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
Amid Musk-India ties: Satcom players may get easier launchThe government is considering relaxing security conditions for satellite communication licences to align with global practices. This could ...
02 Dec, 2024, 09.33 PM IST
Spectrum for satcom services won't be auctioned: Govt to Lok SabhaThe Indian government has reaffirmed its plan to allocate spectrum for satellite-based communication services administratively, with a fee,...
27 Nov, 2024, 11.52 PM IST
Satcom airwaves to be assigned administratively: Government in parliamentThe Indian government has stated that spectrum for satellite-based communication services will generally be assigned administratively, for ...
27 Nov, 2024, 02.00 PM IST
Elon Musk reacts to Scindia, says Starlink will do its best to serve people of IndiaElon Musk’s Starlink aims to serve India after the government decided to allocate satellite spectrum administratively. This follows critici...
17 Oct, 2024, 02.13 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
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
Satcom services to go live in India shortly, for demos to start withIndia is set to witness live demonstrations of satellite communication (satcom) services, with Bharti-backed Oneweb and Reliance Jio's sate...
05 Oct, 2023, 04.10 PM IST