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T-Mobile to Launch Satellite-Based Data Service via Starlink in October
T-Mobile is set to roll out a satellite-based data service on its T-Satellite network—powered by SpaceX’s Starlink—starting October 1, expanding its effort to eliminate mobile dead zones across the U.S. The service follows the commercial launch of T-Satellite on July 23, which will initially support SMS, MMS, picture messaging, and short audio clips. According to […]
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Starlink India Launch- Space X President Meets Scindia After License Approval
Gwynne Shotwell, President and COO of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, met with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday, just days after Starlink secured a long-awaited licence from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to provide satellite internet services in India. Minister Scindia described the meeting as “productive” with discussions focused on expanding collaboration in satellite communications to […]
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Elon Musk’s Starlink India Soon to be Start Its Service, Waiting for License
India is poised to welcome Elon Musk’s Starlink into its growing satellite internet ecosystem. Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, on June 5, confirmed that Starlink is on track to become the third satellite internet provider licensed to operate in India, alongside Reliance Jio and Bharti’s OneWeb. “In the coming days, the third license will be issued,” […]
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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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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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Amazon Launches First 27 Operational Satellites for Project Kuiper, Entering Satellite Internet Race
Amazon has officially entered the satellite internet arena with the successful launch of its first 27 operational satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s ambitious low-Earth orbit (LEO) broadband initiative. The satellites were launched aboard a United Launch Alliance (ULA) Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida at 7 PM EDT on […]
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Apple’s Satellite Partner Globalstar Gears Up to Launch Services in India
After Elon Musk’s Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper, Globalstar—Apple’s satellite communications (satcom) partner—is preparing to roll out its services in India. The Louisiana-based company has reportedly submitted an application to the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), the Centre’s nodal agency for space-related authorizations. Globalstar currently powers Apple’s Emergency SOS via satellite […]
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Oman Starlink Goes Live
Oman’s telecom regulator has approved Starlink to provide broadband internet services across the country using its low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. This approval will enable high-speed satellite connectivity across all regions in Oman, with speeds reaching up to 100Mbps. Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency internet is now available in Oman! 🛰️🇴🇲❤️ → https://t.co/1DKeh0sxSs pic.twitter.com/sV3o4ipZOy — Starlink […]
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TRAI May Restrict Starlink to Unserved Mobile Regions
With Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio partnering strategically with Starlink, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is expected to fast-track its recommendations on satellite spectrum pricing. Sources indicate that the regulator may advise satellite companies to focus initially on serving mobile dark areas—regions without terrestrial network coverage. This approach aims to address concerns raised […]
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