Karnataka launches India’s first state-led spacetech CoE in BengaluruKarnataka has launched India's first state-led Centre of Excellence for Space Technology (CoE SpaceTech Foundation) in Bengaluru. This init...
01 May, 2026, 11.45 PM IST
Starlink unable to get signal for India liftoff; faces FDI hurdles amid security concernsStarlink's plan for satellite services in India is stalled. The government is reviewing Elon Musk's company's investment proposal carefully...
18 Apr, 2026, 05.30 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
Satcom companies will need to complete security clearances before starting serviceIndia’s satellite communications policy framework is now firmly in place, with the next key steps on spectrum assignment and security compl...
17 Dec, 2025, 08.13 PM 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
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
Elon Musk's Starlink receives India's final regulatory nod for launchStarlink has received the green light from India's space regulator, IN-SPACe, securing the final license needed to launch commercial operat...
10 Jul, 2025, 08.59 AM IST
Starlink to soon get regulator's final approval for India entryStarlink is on the verge of receiving final authorization from IN-SPACe to operate in India, putting it on par with OneWeb and Jio Satellit...
28 Jun, 2025, 11.04 AM IST
DoT to soon roll out rules to allocate satellite spectrumThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is nearing completion of satellite spectrum allocation rules, with a draft expected soon for sta...
12 May, 2025, 08.38 AM IST
Spectrum of fees satcom players to pay 4% of AGR: TraiIndia's telecom regulator has recommended administrative allocation of satcom spectrum for a fee, a move set to revolutionize satellite int...
10 May, 2025, 09.55 AM IST
Satcom companies urge DoT for quick spectrum allotmentThe satcom industry is urging the DoT to expedite provisional satellite spectrum allocation, enabling Eutelsat OneWeb and Reliance Jio-SES ...
24 Apr, 2025, 08.38 AM IST
Satcom companies, telcos speak in 2 voices on spectrum priceSpaceX, Amazon Kuiper, and Globalstar urge India to allocate satellite spectrum administratively at minimal charges for 20 years, while tel...
27 Oct, 2024, 07.37 AM IST
Administrative spectrum allocation to satcom firms only for point-to-point connections"The administrative allocation of spectrum to satellite companies will be for point-to-point connection only. If they will provide services...
19 Dec, 2023, 05.25 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
Govt may let satcom companies provide wireless serviceThe move to grant mobility services authorisation to Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Services (GMPCS) licence holders wil...
29 Sep, 2023, 10.04 AM IST
Trai advice on how to allocate satcom spectrum by AugustIf an auction model does not hurt the satellite industry, then Trai may suggest that satcom spectrum be sold to the highest bidder, they sa...
26 Jun, 2023, 11.36 PM IST
Reliance Jio's satcom entry will not hit OneWeb, says Sunil MittalMittal warned that no satcom company would participate if the spectrum meant for the segment was auctioned. That would mean India facing th...
03 Mar, 2022, 11.31 AM IST