Jio evaluating sovereign LEO satellite constellation, to partner global providers in interimReliance Jio is venturing into space communication, planning a sovereign Low-Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation for India. The compa...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
$15 billion game-changer: Reliance Jio readies for a big bang in spaceReliance Jio is reportedly planning a massive 1,600-satellite low Earth orbit constellation, aiming for direct-to-device connectivity and e...
18 Jun, 2026, 01.48 PM IST
Hari Menon exits BigBasket; Sarvam cofounder on fresh fundingBigBasket's longtime leader Hari Menon has stepped down as CEO. This and more in today's ETtech Top 5.
16 Jun, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
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...
16 Jun, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Global space leaders to gather in Delhi next week for India Space CongressNew Delhi will host the India Space Congress 2026 from June 15 to June 17. Policymakers, diplomats, and industry leaders from over 25 count...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Apple flags handset modification hurdles for satellite D2D rollout in IndiaApple advises against hardware changes for direct-to-device satellite links in India. The company prioritizes current mobile networks. Othe...
17 May, 2026, 06.50 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
DoT wants spectrum at 5% of AGR, rejects Digital Bharat Nidhi subsidy for satellite terminalsThe government has changed its plan for satellite communication firms. Instead of limiting customer numbers, companies like Starlink and Eu...
20 Nov, 2025, 12.23 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
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
Future hazy for BharatNet as Starlink, Kuiper eye rural India's connectivityIndia's BharatNet project, aiming to connect rural areas with fibre broadband, faces questions about its future relevance due to the emerge...
29 May, 2025, 09.04 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
Satcom should complement terrestrial networks: Minister Chandra Sekhar PemmasaniIndia's Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, advocated for satellite communication (satcom) as a complementary t...
06 Nov, 2024, 11.10 PM IST
Decoding promise of new direct-to-cell satcom technologyEarlier this week, the US FCC allowed Musk's Starlink to provide emergency direct-to-cell satellite connectivity in North Carolina, showcas...
11 Oct, 2024, 08.52 AM IST
Airtel versus Jio: More shots fired in the satcom space battleAirtel and Jio stand sharply divided on various issues related to satcom and have battled each other over complexities that surround satcom...
05 Apr, 2024, 03.13 PM IST
From Musk to Mittal, Ambani to Amazon: Why such a big race for satcom?Internet communication in India has a new battleground called "satcom," different from regular networks. Indian and foreign firms compete f...
19 Dec, 2023, 03.17 PM IST
Satcom likely to play key role in affordable digital connectivity: Telecom SecyState-run telco Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is also planning to leverage LEO satellites for connectivity in remote and far flung areas ...
22 Nov, 2018, 07.10 AM IST