Jyotiraditya Scindia meets SpaceX president, calls satcom India’s next connectivity frontierCommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia met with SpaceX officials, including Gwynne Shotwell, to explore collaboration opportunities i...
17 Jun, 2025, 09.42 PM IST
Starlink becomes latest entrant to get a satcom licence in IndiaElon Musk's Starlink has secured a crucial licence from India's telecoms ministry. This approval removes a significant obstacle. It brings ...
07 Jun, 2025, 12.37 AM IST
We'll likely see fastest satcom rollout globally: Jyotiraditya ScindiaIndia is set to experience a rapid expansion of its satellite communication network, with the market projected to reach USD 20 billion by 2...
20 May, 2025, 11.33 PM 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
Govt mandates legal interception of satcom services, bars data routing outside countryThe Department of Telecom has established strict security regulations for satellite communication services in India, mandating legal interc...
05 May, 2025, 10.07 PM 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
India plans to relax satcom norms - Elon Musk's Star(link) to align soon?India is relaxing satellite communication license rules. This may benefit companies like Starlink. The changes include remote network manag...
06 Dec, 2024, 08.06 AM IST
Amid Musk-India ties: Satcom players may get easier launchThe government is considering relaxing security conditions for satellite communication licences to align with global practices. This could ...
02 Dec, 2024, 09.33 PM IST
Satcom spectrum will be allocated administratively but with a price: Jyotiraditya ScindiaTelecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed that satellite spectrum will be allocated administratively, not without cost. TRAI will dec...
16 Oct, 2024, 08.49 AM IST
Amazon's Project Kuiper in queue for satcom licenceAmazon is the fourth firm to seek such a licence in India to offer space communications services after Eutelsat OneWeb, Jio's satcom unit, ...
12 Jul, 2024, 11.28 PM IST
Starlink, Project Kuiper requests for landing rights under process: IN-SPACe chairmanBoth companies have yet to get permits to provide satcom services in India — their applications are pending before the Department of Teleco...
21 Jun, 2024, 01.38 PM IST
Stars may have finally aligned for Elon Musk-owned satcom company in IndiaThe Indian government is expediting the application process for Elon Musk's Starlink satellite communication company, despite unresolved is...
13 Apr, 2024, 07.47 AM IST
Beyond Tesla, what is Elon Musk's next big India ambition?Elon Musk's visit to India involves discussions on Tesla and Starlink. The competition in India's satcom sector includes major players like...
12 Apr, 2024, 08.05 PM IST
DPIIT stand may pave way for Starlink's India satcom entryThe Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has provided clarification to the telecom department regarding the acce...
08 Feb, 2024, 11.52 AM IST
Verizon case may be delaying Starlink's satcom licence, tooIndia cautious after it learnt that Verizon had investment from Pakistan and Bangladesh . Starlink, owned by Elon Musk, is facing delays in...
26 Jan, 2024, 07.27 AM IST
DoT seeks more clarity on Amazon's satcom plansThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought more clarity from Jeff Bezos-led Amazon on its satcom licence application. It include...
10 Nov, 2023, 08.36 AM 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