VSAT connectivity successfully tested from Madukkarai Railway stationVSAT is a one way satellite ground station with a dish antenna and the facility is being utilised effectively by the Railway in disaster ma...
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...
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...
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...
Trai moots cut in initial Financial Bank Guarantee, easier norms for captive VSAT CUG licenseTelecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has recommended that the royalty charges should be limited to the assigned frequencies. "There...
Airtel to merge broadband satellite business with Hughes India unitIn a statement Tuesday, Airtel said its VSAT business will be demerged into Hughes Communications India’s operations through a slump sale, ...
Hughes Communications India Ltd, Bharti Airtel to combine India VSAT businessHCIL is a subsidiary of broadband satellite networks and services provider Hughes Network Systems.
Trai recommends 50 per cent cut in VSAT entry feeThe regulator also recommended removal of separate licence fee on companies interested in setting up second hub for captive VSAT services.
- Government initiates steps to procure launch services of GSAT-11
The Union Cabinet today gave its approval for the procurement of launch services and realisation of ground segment for GSAT-11 spacecraft a...
Jan-Dhan Yojana: VSAT technology to ensure rural areas don’t lag behind in next phaseThe government is considering VSAT technology that is considered secure and provides uninterrupted connectivity using satellites.
Hughes Communications says its KU band and XC band VSAT sites are affected by floods in J&KThe flood situation in Jammu and Kashmir, which has led to the death of nearly 200 people, has been declared a “national-level disaster”.
Bharti is now the largest VSAT operatorTelecom major Bharti Airtel is now turning its attention on other communication arms as well, as the company plans to reduce dependence on ...
- TDSAT asks HECL to clear license fee
Telecom tribunal TDSAT has asked Hughes Escort Communications Ltd (HECL) to clear outstanding dues to the Department of Telecom after it wa...
- Interactive VSAT channel launched
The state-of-the-art interactive VSAT channel of Visvesvaraya Technological University's EDUSAT network was launched on Monday.
- Hutch to link up Andaman with Bengal via VSATs
For starters, Hutch Essar has received statutory clearances from the central government to establish VSAT (very-small aperture terminal) co...
- Majority of VSAT cos' brass must be Indians
The government has issued new guidelines for commercial very small aperture terminal service providers, similar to those for foreign shareh...
- GSLV disaster may open skies for VSAT operators
The government is set to take a fresh look at the long-pending demand for an “Open Sky” policy by VSAT operators, following ISRO failure wi...