DoT may stick to its 5% charge for satcom spectrumThe Department of Telecommunications is set to impose a 5% usage fee on satcom spectrum. This decision overrides the Telecom Regulatory Aut...
09 Mar, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
India's Satcom market to double in next couple of years: Union Minister Jyotiraditya ScindiaUnion Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia announced India's SATCOM sector is poised for rapid growth, with the market expected to double in two...
06 Oct, 2025, 02.37 PM 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
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
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
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
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
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
Trai's call to merge satcom licenses to attract top dollars from global investorsThe telecom regulator's proposal to merge key satellite communication permits into a single authorization could boost the sector in India. ...
25 Sep, 2024, 08.26 AM 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