Starlink may not be an immediate threat to Jio, Airtel if it enters Indian marketAnalysts and industry experts believe that Starlink's entry into the Indian market is unlikely to pose an immediate threat to Reliance Jio ...
25 Nov, 2024, 03.29 PM IST
Amazon seeks regulator's nod for satcom services in IndiaThis would make the US e-commerce firm the latest entrant in India's nascent but fast-growing satellite communications (satcom) market. Ama...
10 Oct, 2023, 07.56 AM IST
IN-SPACe role clarity to help speed up key clearances, but spectrum allotment mode crucial: Satcom industryThe allocation mode of satcom airwaves has been a contentious one with satellite players, including Bharti-backed OneWeb and US-based Hughe...
21 Apr, 2023, 07.15 PM IST
Tata-backed Nelco eyes consumer satellite broadband foray, says MDThe Tata group company’s plans to enter India’s consumer satellite broadband space comes at a time when the likes of Bharti-backed OneWeb, ...
14 Apr, 2023, 08.41 AM IST
Spacecom policy notification soon, may specify FDI limitsThe draft Spacecom policy is in the final stages of being cleared at the highest levels in government, said government officials and indust...
06 Mar, 2023, 08.26 AM IST
OneWeb delays satellite broadband service rolloutBharti Group-backed OneWeb's much awaited rollout of broadband-from-space services in India has been pushed back to at least August 2023 as...
14 Sep, 2022, 09.38 AM IST
Cabinet green light for spacecom policy in early AprilISpA DG Anil Bhatt says the policy will specify licences, permissions and authorisations that satcom players need from government agencies
06 Mar, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
What you need to know about space internetWith rural broadband connectivity poor and many locations without fibre or cellular connections, broadband from space (BFS) services are se...
22 Nov, 2021, 09.49 AM IST
SpaceX wants India's new satcom policy to focus on access, not pricingElon Musk’s SpaceX wants the government to ensure that the upcoming satcom policy “focuses more on access and less on pricing” of internet-...
15 Nov, 2021, 12.28 PM IST
Govt set to notify new Spacecom policy that will underline key role of LEO satellite operators: DoT official“The Department of Space (DoS) will notify the new Spacecom policy very shortly as it has concluded all activities relating to its formulat...
18 Aug, 2021, 08.21 PM IST
No wires or towers: Satellite broadband promises to be the next big thingThis may soon turn into a reality once satellite broadband connections are rolled out across India, likely as early as next year. Some of t...
24 May, 2021, 02.07 PM IST
TRAI's R S Sharma calls for speedy liberalisation of satcom policyThe telecom regulator has called for fast-track liberalisation of India’s satellite communications policy to pave the way for affordable fa...
10 Sep, 2020, 07.59 PM IST
Telecom, space departments must join hands: BIFThe Trai earlier recommended opening up of Indian satellite market for private players but could not find favour with Department of Space.
16 May, 2017, 12.50 AM IST
Hughes India open to $500 million investment in satellite systemsAnother hurdle to large scale adoption of technology in India has been the lack of implementation of the sat comm policy, which has been in...
20 Feb, 2017, 01.51 AM IST
Broadband India Forum pitches for satellite communication“Satellite communication is readily available in India, and about 10 gigabyte capacity is already available all over India. There is a myth...
07 Jun, 2016, 04.59 AM IST
Government must use satellite technology for Digital India initiative: TV Ramachandran“Satellite communication is readily available in India, and about 10 gigabyte capacity is already available all over India. It is a myth th...
06 Jun, 2016, 08.15 PM IST
DoT working on policy to treat broadband as basic needDoT is expected to finalise a National Broadband Policy within 100 days that would treat high-speed Internet access a basic right like educ...
19 Jun, 2014, 03.46 PM IST