Trai, DoT clash on satellite spectrum charges, putting India’s satcom rollout at riskIndia's satellite broadband rollout faces delays as Trai and DoT disagree on spectrum pricing. Major companies await clarity for commercial...
09 Dec, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
Telecom regulator rejects DoT views, stays firm on satcom spectrum feeThe Department of Telecom (DoT) sought some changes in the recommendation of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on satellite ...
09 Dec, 2025, 12.34 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
TRAI has no pending recommendation on satcom spectrum: OfficialThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has no pending recommendations on satellite communication spectrum, an official source sta...
10 Oct, 2025, 07.51 PM IST
DoT downplays concerns of telcos on satcomThe DoT is re-evaluating Trai's satcom spectrum pricing recommendations, despite Reliance Jio's concerns that they are too low. While DoT b...
25 Sep, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
Most satellite spectrum recommendations sent back to TraiThe Department of Telecommunications has sent back the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's satellite spectrum allocation recommendation...
17 Sep, 2025, 08.07 AM IST
DCC to seek clarifications from TRAI on satcom spectrum recommendationsThe Digital Communications Commission (DCC) on Tuesday decided to seek clarifications from TRAI on its May recommendations regarding satcom...
16 Sep, 2025, 04.06 PM IST
DoT rejects Trai plan to charge 'paltry' Rs 500 urban satcom levyThe Telecom Department has turned down the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's proposal. The proposal suggested charging satcom compani...
03 Sep, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
Satcom spectrum allocation rules likely to be in place within two monthsIndia is set to finalize spectrum allocation rules for satellite communication services soon. This will allow companies like Starlink, Eute...
28 Jul, 2025, 08.54 PM IST
No question of review of satcom spectrum recommendation based COAI's recommendations: TRAI sourcesTRAI has dismissed COAI's request to review its satcom spectrum recommendations, asserting that the consultation process was thorough and t...
04 Jun, 2025, 10.20 PM IST
Starlink to get licence to operate in India soon: Jyotiraditya ScindiaStarlink is nearing final approval to operate in India, following the issuance of a Letter of Intent. OneWeb and Reliance already hold lice...
04 Jun, 2025, 08.06 PM IST
COAI flags Trai's satcom recommendations; claims assumptions incorrect, low charges unjustifiableCOAI challenges Trai's satcom spectrum recommendations. They allege flawed assumptions leading to unfair spectrum charges. COAI claims this...
02 Jun, 2025, 08.14 PM IST
Trai pegs spectrum charges for satcom cos like Starlink at 4% of revenue; says levy not a blow to telcosTelecom regulator Trai suggests satcom firms like Starlink pay 4% of revenue as spectrum charges. An additional annual fee applies to urban...
09 May, 2025, 09.52 PM IST
TRAI satcom spectrum pricing balances need for govt revenue & satellite services affordability: ISpAIndian Space Association (ISpA) praises TRAI's satellite spectrum pricing recommendations. ISpA acknowledges the balance between government...
09 May, 2025, 08.15 PM IST
Trai counters concerns of satcom spectrum levy hurting telcosTelecom regulator Trai has defended its spectrum levy recommendations for satcom companies, stating they won't distort the market or harm t...
09 May, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
Reliance Jio, Airtel seek ‘fair competition’ as govt weighs Starlink’s satcom licenceReliance Jio and Airtel have asked the Indian government to ensure fair competition in the satellite communications sector as it reviews El...
05 Mar, 2025, 03.38 PM IST
Telcos to call for aligned satcom spectrum pricingPrivate telcos in India are urging the regulator to ensure new satellite communication players like Starlink and Kuiper pay market-determin...
26 Oct, 2024, 08.25 AM IST