Bharti-backed OneWeb seeks fast-track approval from DoT for satellite broadband services in South Asian countriesBharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb seeks rapid DoT approval to deploy earth station gateways in India for its LEO satellite constellation. This ...
17 Feb, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
Trai seeks govt clarity on backhaul spectrum rulesTrai has requested clarifications from the government regarding backhaul spectrum allocation as per the new Telecommunications Act. The reg...
12 Aug, 2024, 08.56 AM IST
Eutelsat OneWeb looks to pull ahead of Starlink, Jio in satellite broadband raceTop company officials said Eutelsat OneWeb has received the demo or 'trial' satellite spectrum in both the 'Ka' and 'Ku' bands for a 90-day...
18 Mar, 2024, 07.59 AM IST
Telecom industry divided on backhaul spectrumAs per officials aware of the details, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has been conducting informal meetings with the telc...
01 Jun, 2023, 09.04 AM IST
Government must consider subsidy for satcom providers: ISpAISpA, launched earlier this month, has among its early members Bharti Airtel, Tata group's Nelco, Bharti Group-backed OneWeb, Larsen & Toub...
01 Nov, 2021, 08.18 AM IST
OneWeb, Hughes ink pact to distribute satellite services in India, USServices will be offered by Hughes Network Systems, LLC, and its Indian arm Hughes Communications India Pvt Ltd respectively, the companies...
10 Sep, 2021, 09.27 AM IST
Tata Group firm Nelco in advanced MSA talks with Telesat to offer satellite broadband in IndiaTata group company Nelco is in advanced talks with Canadian firm Telesat to ink a commercial pact for launching fast satellite broadband se...
10 Aug, 2021, 01.45 PM IST
DCC clears satellite connectivity for telecom networks; Rs 19,041 cr BharatNet tender: DoT SecyThe decision will allow commercial VSAT CUG (closed user group) service providers to provide backhaul connectivity for cellular mobile serv...
05 Jul, 2021, 09.40 PM IST
DCC allows VSAT operators to provide satellite-based backhaul connectivity to telcos“DCC has approved Trai's recommendation, barring on the SUC (spectrum usage charge), which needs further deliberations. This will improve t...
05 Jul, 2021, 08.36 PM IST
Global firms say new DoT rules will ease delivery of satcom-based servicesThe Telecom Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has recently removed technical barr...
26 May, 2021, 03.49 PM IST
DoT may cut SUC for VSAT-based satcom operators to one percent from four percentLast July, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recommended that SUC for VSAT services be lowered to 1% of AGR (excluding licensed rev...
24 May, 2021, 01.40 PM IST
DoT may back cut in spectrum usage fee for VSAT satcom companiesGovernment and industry officials said DoT is likely to endorse cutting the SUC to 1% of adjusted gross revenue from 4% currently, especial...
24 May, 2021, 01.39 PM IST
Hughes Communication bags Rs 40-crore BSNL contract for seven yearsHughes said high-speed satellite broadband technology is the most cost-effective option in providing comprehensive coverage across islands ...
27 Mar, 2019, 11.47 PM IST
Jio plans to use satellites for 4G services in remote areasJio is connecting more than 400 LTE sites which are beyond the reach of terrestrial backhaul services.
11 Sep, 2018, 01.40 PM IST
Incumbents, Jio differ on technology for in-flight Internet servicesAll telcos want air -to- ground solutions for in-flight Internet and mobile services but Jio has suggested using LTE and satellite backhaul...
27 Nov, 2017, 10.40 PM IST
- Without a wireless backhaul strategy, 3G and 4G operators would be left high and dry
Without a wireless backhaul strategy, 3G and 4G operators would be left high and dry. ET tries to demystify the complex world of mobile bac...
18 Feb, 2012, 05.59 AM IST
- Hughes to deploy satellite network to connect SBI ATMs
IT services provider, Hughes Communications, has bagged a contract from State Bank of India to deploy its satellite network to connect the ...
14 Sep, 2009, 04.27 PM IST