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Project Kuiper Seeks Fast-Track Entry into India’s Satellite Broadband Market
Amazon’s Project Kuiper, the satellite internet initiative led by Jeff Bezos, has formally approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to accelerate its entry into India’s satellite broadband market. This move comes amid heightened regulatory activity and rising competition, especially following Elon Musk’s Starlink receiving a Letter of Intent (LoI) from the DoT to begin operations […]
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Due to India Pakistan War Tensions, Indian Telcos Implement Emergency Protocols to Maintain Network Stability at Borders
Telecom operators across India have initiated emergency protocols to ensure seamless connectivity, particularly for Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) at state and district levels. This follows new directives from the Ministry of Communications aimed at strengthening network stability in critical regions. Emergency SOPs Enforced In a letter dated May 7, the Ministry invoked the Standard Operating […]
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DoT Finalizing Satellite Spectrum Allocation Rules, Awaits Cabinet Approval for Pricing
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is finalizing the detailed regulations and will initiate the allocation process once Cabinet approval for pricing is obtained. This framework aims to accelerate the commercial rollout of satellite broadband across India, focusing on remote and underserved regions while ensuring government revenue and regulatory oversight. Satellite operators will be required to […]
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Starlink Approved for Operation in India after Government Nod
Elon Musk’s Starlink has received the green light from the Indian government to provide satellite internet services in the country, according to two officials familiar with the matter. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued a Letter of Intent (LoI) following Starlink’s agreement to adhere to critical national security-related licensing conditions, one of the officials […]
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DoT Tightens Security Norms for Satellite Communication Services in India
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a stricter set of security conditions for companies seeking to offer satellite communication (satcom) services in the country. These revised norms apply to both existing GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Services) licensees — such as Eutelsat OneWeb and the Jio-SES joint venture — as well as […]
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Government’s Decision on Dues-to-Equity Conversion Sparks Industry Concerns
The government’s move to allow telecom licensees to convert statutory dues—including spectrum and adjusted gross revenue (AGR) liabilities—into equity has sparked calls for safeguards to prevent potential misuse, according to a recent report. Industry Reactions to the Centre’s Policy Shift Following the Centre’s decision to convert Vodafone Idea’s ₹36,950 crore spectrum dues into government equity, […]
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After Vodafone Idea Government Equity Conversion, Airtel Demands the Same
Bharti Airtel has reportedly approached the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to convert a portion of its statutory dues into equity, leveraging provisions from the government’s 2021 telecom reforms package. The move aims to ensure a level playing field in the sector following the government’s decision to convert Vodafone Idea’s dues into equity, which increased its […]
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Satcom Players Push DoT for Faster Provisional Spectrum Allocation
India’s satellite communications (satcom) industry has called on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to fast-track the provisional allotment of satellite spectrum. This would pave the way for Bharti Group-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and the Reliance Jio-SES alliance—both of which have secured the necessary government approvals—to commercially launch satellite internet services in the country. NGSO Operators Ready, […]
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TRAI Sets Guidelines for Critical IoT Use and SIM Transfer Regulations
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued fresh recommendations addressing critical services in the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) sector and the transfer of ownership of M2M SIMs. These recommendations follow a reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated January 1, 2024, seeking a review of TRAI’s earlier guidelines from September 2017. Background and Consultation […]
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Vodafone Idea 5G Rollout Momentum in March 2025, DoT Data Shows
India saw a significant rise in 5G base station (BTS) additions in March 2025, primarily driven by Vodafone Idea’s (Vi) initial 5G deployments, according to the latest data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The total number of installed 5G sites reached 4,74,000 by the end of March, reflecting an addition of 4,400 sites in […]
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