ET Exclusive: Elon Musk's Starlink reapplies for India approval of satellite network with direct-to-device techStarlink has reapplied to India’s space regulator for approval of its Gen 2 satellite constellation, seeking authorisation for nearly 30,00...
India offers over Rs 1 lakh cr digital connectivity opportunity: BIF PresidentSatellite communication services present a Rs 1 lakh crore digital connectivity opportunity in India. Many rural Indians remain unconnected...
Jio to relaunch Prime membership with 1-year price guarantee after Airtel plan changesReliance Jio is relaunching its Prime membership program soon. This offers customers a price guarantee for their plans. The company will al...
Tata Group's satcom arm invests $20 million in US-based Elveo to expand connectivityNelco, a Tata Group company, is investing twenty million dollars in Elveo Mobile. This partnership aims to introduce advanced satellite con...
SC refuses to stay Bombay HC order quashing Rs 3,300 crore one-time spectrum charge on telcosThe Supreme Court declined to halt a Bombay High Court ruling on spectrum charges. This decision impacts Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea re...
Ola Electric Q1 loss narrows; Swiggy makes amendsOla Electric posted an improved June-quarter performance as deliveries picked up. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
India plans safe space for local satellite communications playersGlobal satellite players must coordinate with Indian constellations for spectrum access. This ensures unhindered domestic presence in the g...
Satellite operator Sateliot sets up India subsidiary; sees country as key IoT growth marketEuropean satellite operator Sateliot is targeting India's growing IoT market. The company has established a local subsidiary to offer low-c...
Satcom set to play a transformative role; opportunities ahead vast: Trai ChairmanSatellite communications will expand seamless connectivity across India. This technology will support strategic areas and bridge the digita...
Satellite communication providers and telecom operators agree on Trai's infrastructure provider proposalSatellite communication providers and telecom operators have reached an agreement on a proposal to allow satellite operators to function as...
Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM saysFormer Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed he initiated smuggling Starlink receivers into Iran to aid anti-government protester...
Satcom firms flag omission of GMPCS in DoT's draft spectrum allocation rulesSatellite communication firms are concerned over the exclusion of Global Mobile Personal Communications Service (GMPCS) providers from draf...
DoT drafts spectrum assignment rules for BSNL, satellite and broadcasting firms; NGSO players excludedNew draft rules from the Department of Telecommunications will allow administrative spectrum assignment for state-run firms like BSNL and M...
Starlink, OneWeb among satcom firms facing tighter security checks under new draft rulesNew draft rules from the Department of Telecom mandate security clearance for satellite communication companies even after spectrum assignm...
Reliance Jio plans 1,650-satellite LEO network for broadband servicesReliance Jio is planning to build its own low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation of around 1,600-1,650 satellites at an altitude of ...
India's first digital repository of space-sector capabilities launched at ISCThe platform brings together more than 200 verified space and defence companies across nearly 20 domains and over 120 sub-domains. It aims ...
Musk's Starlink may face curbs on satellite data routing in IndiaIndia is reviewing Starlink's satellite internet plans. The government is concerned about data crossing borders via laser-linked satellites...