Rocket dreams and unicorns: Investors bet on a long and high rideIndia's private space sector is experiencing a surge in global investment. Skyroot Aerospace has become the country's first space unicorn, ...
11 May, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar deal signals a major challenge to Musk's Starlink-Will this deal impact Starlink's dominance?Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition marks a major push into satellite connectivity, aimed at challenging Starlink and expanding ...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Amazon signs $11.57 billion deal for satellite firm Globalstar to challenge Musk's StarlinkAmazon is set to acquire Globalstar in a significant deal. This move aims to strengthen Amazon's satellite services and challenge Elon Musk...
14 Apr, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
Trai weighs direct satellite-to-mobile communication servicesIndia's telecom regulator Trai is exploring direct satellite communication to mobile phones. This aims to provide seamless connectivity acr...
08 Apr, 2026, 10.23 PM IST
Amazon eyes $9 billion Globalstar deal to rival SpaceX's Starlink: ReportGlobalstar's shares, which have more than doubled in market value over the past year, surged 24% to $85 in extended trading following the...
02 Apr, 2026, 09.12 AM IST
NavIC satellite: Why atomic clocks are critical—and why their failure is hurting Indian Regional Navigation Satellite SystemIndia's navigation system is experiencing disruptions. An atomic clock on IRNSS-1F has stopped working, impacting positioning data. Another...
16 Mar, 2026, 08.15 PM IST
Vodafone Idea shares in focus after satellite connectivity tie-up with AST SpaceMobileVodafone Idea shares will be in focus on June 19 after it announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile to launch satellite-based mobile con...
19 Jun, 2025, 08.47 AM IST
Vodafone Idea partners with AST SpaceMobile for satellite-powered mobile connectivity across IndiaVodafone Idea, or Vi, is collaborating with AST SpaceMobile. The aim is to provide mobile broadband via satellite directly to smartphones a...
18 Jun, 2025, 04.22 PM IST
SiA-India to represent unified voice for satellite communication industry in IndiaSiA-India, a non-profit association, will include representation from satellite operators, satellite systems, launch vehicles and ground an...
30 Mar, 2021, 10.11 PM IST
DoT plans to set-up network of telecom satellitesThe telecom department is in discussion with the space department to set up a network of satellite for communication services across the co...
03 Jan, 2019, 05.56 PM IST
Government notifies rules for in-flight, maritime mobile phone servicesThe services can be provided by a valid telecom licence holder in India through domestic and foreign sats.
16 Dec, 2018, 02.44 PM IST
Applications for in-flight connectivity to be invited in October: OfficialTrai's recommendations for in-flight connectivity were approved by the Telecom Commission earlier this year, which would allow internet and...
04 Sep, 2018, 10.36 PM IST
TRAI rebuts DoT objections to in-flight connectivity viewsThe in-flight connectivity service, which will give flyers using domestic airlines and those coming to India via international routes, is e...
05 Jun, 2018, 10.35 PM IST
BSNL eyes SoftBank's satellites to unleash India's biggest telecom disruption yetBSNL is in talks with SoftBank for using OneWeb’s satellites for internet and voice services, which can change the face of telecom technolo...
28 Apr, 2018, 09.55 AM IST
Telcos oppose new licensees for in-flight servicesTrai had recommended internet access through Wi-Fi be allowed within the aircraft, adding that making calls be allowed once an aircraft rea...
21 Jan, 2018, 11.16 PM IST
Broadband India Forum pitches for satellite communication“Satellite communication is readily available in India, and about 10 gigabyte capacity is already available all over India. There is a myth...
07 Jun, 2016, 04.59 AM IST
Telstra Global launches end-to-end network services in IndiaTelstra Global has launched end-to-end network services for the Indian market.
01 Oct, 2013, 05.40 PM IST