Kazakhstan’s digital leap: How Central Asia’s tech hub is shaping the future of AI and GovTechKazakhstan is emerging as a key digital hub in Central Asia, backed by a broad national push in artificial intelligence, digital governance...
25 Apr, 2026, 08.35 AM IST
SpaceX IPO yet to come, but here’s how investors can cash in on Space right nowThe SpaceX IPO 2026 is set to shake global markets with a projected $1 trillion valuation and up to $80 billion fundraising. Investor deman...
17 Apr, 2026, 02.42 AM IST
Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar deal signals a major challenge to Musk's Starlink-Will this deal impact Starlink's dominance?Amazon’s $11.57 billion Globalstar acquisition marks a major push into satellite connectivity, aimed at challenging Starlink and expanding ...
14 Apr, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Airtel hits 650 million users, becomes world’s No. 2 telecom operatorBharti Airtel has reached 650 million customers globally. This milestone makes it the second-largest telecom operator worldwide. The compan...
02 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
ISRO's LVM3 to launch next-generation communication satellite on Dec 24India's ISRO is set to launch the BlueBird Block-2 satellite on December 24. This mission is a commercial endeavor with US-based AST SpaceM...
21 Dec, 2025, 11.07 AM IST
Vodafone Idea connects with AST to foray into satcom servicesVodafone Idea (Vi) is partnering with AST SpaceMobile to offer direct-to-device satellite broadband connectivity in India, joining Reliance...
19 Jun, 2025, 09.27 AM IST
Vodafone Idea partners with AST SpaceMobile for satellite-powered mobile connectivity across IndiaVodafone Idea, or Vi, is collaborating with AST SpaceMobile. The aim is to provide mobile broadband via satellite directly to smartphones a...
18 Jun, 2025, 04.22 PM 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
ET Explainer: What is Starlink’s direct-to-cell technology? Does it work with existing handsets?The technology allows Starlink to deliver direct satellite broadband connectivity on smartphones anywhere on the planet, including IoT devi...
04 Jan, 2024, 03.16 PM IST
Starlink launches satellite to connect mobile phones, but can’t compete with terrestrial networks: MuskThe latest developments come when Starlink is poised to receive a GMPCS permit soon from the government to launch satellite broadband servi...
03 Jan, 2024, 11.02 AM IST
Indian telcos take the broadband battle to spaceThe entry of top telecom companies is turning the broadband-from-space sector in India into a major battleground. But will this competition...
06 Mar, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
Reliance Jio arm applies for satellite communication services licenceBecomes second local telco after Bharti Airtel to throw hat in nascent satellite communication ring.
10 Feb, 2022, 08.22 AM IST
India head of SpaceX’s Starlink eyes pacts with others in spaceIn his first exclusive interaction with media, Bhargava told ET that his immediate mandate, following an hour-long meeting with Musk, is to...
06 Oct, 2021, 09.19 AM 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
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
Why analysts say OneWeb and Musk's SpaceX Technologies will face tough test in IndiaCLSA said a combination of “the world’s lowest telco average revenue per user (ARPU) at $2 (Rs 150 approx) and the lowest mobile data rates...
24 Mar, 2021, 04.07 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