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
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 cos seek licence fee, SUC & bank guarantee reliefIndian space and satellite companies are urging the government to lower license fees and spectrum usage charges for satcom services. They a...
28 Aug, 2025, 11.35 PM IST
Satcom spectrum allocation rules likely to be in place within two monthsIndia is set to finalize spectrum allocation rules for satellite communication services soon. This will allow companies like Starlink, Eute...
28 Jul, 2025, 08.54 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
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
Satcom companies, telcos speak in 2 voices on spectrum priceSpaceX, Amazon Kuiper, and Globalstar urge India to allocate satellite spectrum administratively at minimal charges for 20 years, while tel...
27 Oct, 2024, 07.37 AM IST
Trai seeks views on Satcom spectrum allocation and pricing methodologyTelecom regulator Trai has initiated a consultation process to determine the methodology and pricing for assigning spectrum to satellite co...
27 Sep, 2024, 11.49 PM IST
TRAI seeks views on pricing for spectrum allocation without auctions to OneWeb, Starlink and other global playersThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is seeking views on the pricing and allocation of satellite spectrum for companies like Eu...
27 Sep, 2024, 09.11 PM 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