DoT signals 5% AGR as satcom spectrum feeThe Department of Telecommunications is leaning towards a 5% usage fee for satellite spectrum. This is higher than the 4% proposed by the i...
20 Oct, 2025, 09.30 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
D2C satcom companies need to sell services at flexible prices: Hughes India CEOSatellite communication services in India will need flexible pricing. Monthly costs could be Rs 250-500 for rural areas and Rs 500-1,000 fo...
13 Oct, 2025, 09.43 AM IST
Starlink gears up to start satcom services in IndiaStarlink is preparing to launch its satellite communication services in India, aiming to provide high-speed broadband to rural residents. T...
09 Oct, 2025, 08.10 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
DoT downplays concerns of telcos on satcomThe DoT is re-evaluating Trai's satcom spectrum pricing recommendations, despite Reliance Jio's concerns that they are too low. While DoT b...
25 Sep, 2025, 08.21 AM IST
Most satellite spectrum recommendations sent back to TraiThe Department of Telecommunications has sent back the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's satellite spectrum allocation recommendation...
17 Sep, 2025, 08.07 AM 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
Satcom, getting it off the ground fastIndia is on the cusp of launching satellite communication services, attracting major global players eager to tap into the underserved marke...
07 Sep, 2025, 10.49 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 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
Satcom firms say telcos’ criticism of Trai spectrum suggestions unjustifiedSatellite companies refute telecom operators' claims that Trai's satcom spectrum pricing recommendations ignore competitive parity. Satcom ...
05 Jun, 2025, 07.52 AM IST
Need to feel secure with Satcoms flyingNew DoT rules for satellite telecom services address security concerns with lawful interception, geofencing, and data privacy, especially c...
07 May, 2025, 12.29 AM IST
Starlink, star bright first satcom tonight?Airtel's partnership with Starlink seeks to extend internet coverage in India. With 40% of Indians lacking internet access, lowering the co...
12 Mar, 2025, 08.04 PM IST
Starlink, telcos spar over satellite spectrum pricingElon Musk's Starlink criticizes Indian telecom operators for demanding auctioned satellite spectrum for urban consumers, calling it self-se...
06 Nov, 2024, 11.19 AM IST
Trai extends comments deadline for satcom spectrum pricing paperThe telecom regulator Trai has extended the deadline for comments on satellite spectrum allocation, focusing on pricing methodologies. This...
18 Oct, 2024, 08.08 PM IST
Scindia seeks balance in spectrum dispute between telecom and satellite operatorsCommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia intervenes to resolve conflicts between terrestrial telecom and satellite communications opera...
16 Oct, 2024, 11.51 PM IST