Satellite Communication
Airtel, Jio, and Starlink by Elon Musk Enter the Satellite Broadband Race in India
In the burgeoning satellite broadband segment of India, telecom rivals Airtel and Jio, alongside entrepreneur Elon Musk, are gearing up for commercial launches. This follows the government’s decision to administratively allocate spectrum and incorporate it into the new telecom bill. Key players in this space include Bharti Group-backed OneWeb, Reliance’s Jio Satellite Communications, and Elon […]
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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. […]
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Lockheed Martin Set to Showcase Space-Based 5G Network Demonstration
Lockheed Martin has unveiled plans to launch a 5G connectivity demonstration payload into orbit next year, marking a milestone in its 5G.MIL initiative initiated in 2020. This project responds to military demands for high-speed wireless communications, aiming to create an “all-domain network” that seamlessly connects space assets, aircraft, ships, and ground forces. The company conducted […]
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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 […]
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