Satellite Communication

Jio Satcom Service Gets IN-SPACe Approval

Reliance Jio and SES’s joint venture, Orbit Connect, has received critical landing rights and market access authorization from the Indian National Space Promotion & Authorisation Center (IN-SPACe). Orbit Connect is majority-owned by Jio (51%) with SES holding the remaining 49%. IN-SPACe has granted the necessary approvals for Orbit Connect to offer commercial services in India. […]

Worldwide Innovation

Kinéis and Semtech Transform Satellite Connectivity with Integrated Terrestrial IoT Chip

Kinéis and Semtech have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate satellite and terrestrial IoT into a single electronic chip. Kinéis, a French satellite operator and global connectivity provider for the Internet of Things (IoT), offers near real-time data transmission with low bandwidth and very low power consumption. Semtech is a global provider of high-performance semiconductors, […]

Broadband

India Requires Rs 4.2 Lakh Crore Investment by 2030 for Nationwide Broadband Connectivity

According to industry expert Prashant Singhal, India will require an investment of Rs 4.2 lakh crore by 2030 to connect 24 crore households in the country with broadband services. Speaking at the Broadband India Forum conference, Singhal, who is the Telecom Sector Leader for Emerging Markets and a Partner in a member firm of EY […]

Regulatory

DoT to Seek Clarity and Security Clearance from NSCS on Satellite Communications

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected to seek approval and guidance from the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS) regarding satellite communications, particularly concerning data transfer, usage, and the equipment and components used in satellite gateways located in India, according to officials familiar with the matter. The department is still in the process of finalizing […]

Regulatory

DoT to Seek TRAI’s Input on Satcom Spectrum Allocation

The telecom department is set to approach the sector regulator TRAI soon to seek its input on the terms and modalities of spectrum allocation for satellite communication (satcom) services, with a focus on ensuring fairness and a level playing field for all stakeholders, according to a government source. Currently, the Department of Telecom is finalizing […]

Broadband

Space Broadband | Jio in Satellite Broadband Race | Eutelsat OneWeb Looks to Go Ahead of Starlink

In the competition to offer satellite broadband services in India, Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb is emerging as a leading contender, poised to outpace competitors like Elon Musk’s Starlink and Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio. Setting itself apart by securing demo satellite spectrum in the ‘Ka’ and ‘Ku’ bands through administrative channels, Eutelsat OneWeb diverges from Starlink’s retail […]

Broadband

Government Classifies Satellite Broadband as Telecom Service, Permits 100% FDI through Automatic Route

The government is poised to classify satellite broadband as a telecom service, making companies like Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, Elon Musk’s Starlink, Jeff Bezos-led Amazon Kuiper, and Canada’s Telesat eligible for 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) through the automatic route, similar to telecom service providers, according to top lawyers and senior satellite industry executives. This move […]

Broadband

OneWeb India Receives Regulatory Approval to Launch Commercial Satellite Broadband Services

OneWeb India has secured approvals from IN-SPACe, the Indian space regulatory agency, to launch commercial satellite broadband services for Eutelsat OneWeb in India. This milestone marks the first authorization of its kind granted to any organization by IN-SPACe. The approval allows Eutelsat OneWeb to commence commercial connectivity services once the government allocates the necessary spectrum. […]

Worldwide Innovation

Affordable Satellite Communication to Bridge Remote Areas

Breaking down barriers to connect remote areas may soon become a reality, as the government and private sector join forces to expand digital network infrastructure using satellite communication (Sat-Comm) technology. During the India Mobile Congress (IMC), telecom industry leaders and senior government officials underscored the importance of advancing Sat-Comm technology, which has become more affordable […]