Satellite Communication
OneWeb Ready to Launch Satellite Services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is unlikely to grant provisional or interim spectrum to companies like Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio for the commercial rollout of satellite internet services in India, according to informed sources. The government intends to wait for the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) before making any decisions on […]
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TRAI to Launch Consultation on Satellite Telecom Spectrum Allocation
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to begin a consultation process next month to establish the terms, conditions, and procedures for the administrative allocation of spectrum for satellite-based telecom services. This initiative reflects the rapid growth of India’s satellite communications sector, which is poised to significantly enhance the country’s telecommunications infrastructure. TRAI […]
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Thales and Airbus to Tie Up for Space Communication Opportunities
Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a merger of their space activities, according to French business paper La Tribune, which cited unnamed sources. The discussions between the two companies are said to be preliminary and conducted discreetly. Airbus looking at opportunities to create scale in space, satellites https://t.co/kYYMDBiBEJ pic.twitter.com/0ToBudfFwl — Reuters (@Reuters) July 21, 2024 […]
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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. […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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