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Starlink Set to Launch in India Within 12 Months, Offering High-Speed Satellite Internet
Starlink, the satellite-based internet service from Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is gearing up to launch operations in India within the next 9 to 12 months, according to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). The initial rollout will deliver 600 to 700 Gbps (gigabits per second) of bandwidth, capable of supporting between 30,000 to 50,000 users in select […]
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Sanchar Mitra Scheme: Empowering Youth for Digital Awareness
The Sanchar Mitra Scheme, launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), is a youth-centric initiative aimed at leveraging the enthusiasm and potential of students to promote safe and responsible digital practices. Under this program, selected student volunteers—called Sanchar Mitras—will educate the public on mobile safety, telecom fraud prevention, and key government digital initiatives. Be the […]
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TRAI Responds to DoT’s Queries on Building Rating for Digital Connectivity
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its response to a back-reference received from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated March 19, 2025. The back-reference sought clarifications on TRAI’s earlier recommendations dated February 20, 2023, concerning the “Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity.” Digital Connectivity: A Core Infrastructure Need In today’s […]
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DoT Launches Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) to Curb Cybercrime
In a major move to fight cyber fraud and financial crime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a new tool called the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI). This is part of the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and aims to provide banks and financial institutions with advance actionable intelligence to prevent fraud linked to mobile […]
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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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