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
Phones may soon connect directly to satellites as DoT plans D2D satcom services frameworkIndia is planning to enable direct satellite connectivity for mobile phones, potentially bringing ubiquitous internet to remote areas. The ...
14 Nov, 2025, 06.00 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
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
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
Centre to safeguard national interests as global Satcom players seek entryThe government is prioritizing national safeguards as satcom services become mainstream, anticipating dominance from overseas firms like St...
26 May, 2025, 09.39 AM IST
Need to feel secure with Satcoms flyingNew DoT rules for satellite telecom services address security concerns with lawful interception, geofencing, and data privacy, especially c...
07 May, 2025, 12.29 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
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
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
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