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
Stay tuned, satcom services may come to you by year-endSatellite communication services are poised for commercial launch in India by December, with Eutelsat OneWeb, Reliance Jio-SES, and Starlin...
11 Jul, 2025, 08.26 AM 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
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
'Unjustifiably low' satcom spectrum price, says COAIIndia's leading telecom operators have strongly criticised the telecom regulator's satcom recommendations, deeming the spectrum pricing as ...
02 Jun, 2025, 09.33 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
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
Trai pegs spectrum charges for satcom cos like Starlink at 4% of revenue; says levy not a blow to telcosTelecom regulator Trai suggests satcom firms like Starlink pay 4% of revenue as spectrum charges. An additional annual fee applies to urban...
09 May, 2025, 09.52 PM IST
Trai counters concerns of satcom spectrum levy hurting telcosTelecom regulator Trai has defended its spectrum levy recommendations for satcom companies, stating they won't distort the market or harm t...
09 May, 2025, 08.13 PM IST
Jio again calls for sale of satcom spectrum; telco says sector regulator overlooked the level playing field aspectReliance Jio urges the telecom regulator to review satellite spectrum pricing, citing an imbalance between satellite and terrestrial networ...
08 Oct, 2024, 12.14 AM 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
Spectrum rules may not be same for all satcom companiesIn its consultation paper also, the regulator had categorically asked whether space-based communication services should be categorised into...
03 Aug, 2023, 12.22 AM IST