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
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
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 dismisses arguments of satcom competing with terrestrial telecom networks in near termTelecom Regulatory Authority of India dismissed concerns about satellite communication impacting terrestrial mobile services. TRAI consider...
09 May, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
Trai to come out with recommendation for satcom spectrum soon: Trai ChairmanTrai is set to issue recommendations on rules for satellite spectrum allocation soon. This will help in providing satellite-based broadband...
26 Dec, 2024, 06.11 PM IST
Auction to make Indian telcos competitive against foreign cos; Starlink, Kuiper capacity larger than local players: JioReliance Jio believes spectrum allocation for satellite communication should be done through auction. Jio argues that this will allow India...
15 Nov, 2024, 09.31 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
Jio writes to minister for Satcom spectrum auctionReliance Jio has urged Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to auction satellite spectrum and reissue the regulator's consultation ...
14 Oct, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Satcom allotment war heats up with more lettersThe PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry requests Trai to revise the satellite spectrum allocation consultation, highlighting concerns of u...
10 Oct, 2024, 02.25 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
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
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
Trai advice on how to allocate satcom spectrum by AugustIf an auction model does not hurt the satellite industry, then Trai may suggest that satcom spectrum be sold to the highest bidder, they sa...
26 Jun, 2023, 11.36 PM IST
Trai set to discuss satellite spectrum allocation soonKu band is administratively allocated by DoT, but there has been growing demand from telecom companies - primarily Reliance Jio and Vodafon...
20 Aug, 2022, 05.22 AM IST