Discussion Satcom spectrum assignment in India

[Vadirocks]

@Bapun @mmadhankumar @Siva

When Will TRAI Conducting Satellite Internet Spectrum Auction?

It's Confirmed That We Will Have One Surprise Entry

 

[mmadhankumar]

@Bapun @mmadhankumar @Siva

When Will TRAI Conducting Satellite Internet Spectrum Auction?

the consultation paper for the assignment of spectrum for satcom was released way back in April 2023 and then a paper on T&C for spectrum allotment was released in Sep-2024, but no further notifications since then..

It's Confirmed That We Will Have One Surprise Entry

 

[Vadirocks]

the consultation paper for the assignment of spectrum for satcom was released way back in April 2023 and then a paper on T&C for spectrum allotment was released in Sep-2024, but no further notifications since then..

One Of The Network You Hate!

 

[Phoenix96]

It's Confirmed That We Will Have One Surprise Entry

And who would that be? Apart from Amazon and Starlink, are we expecting other foreign sats putting aside homegrown players?

 

[Bapun]

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday (April 3, 2025) in Parliament made it clear that satellite spectrum would be allocated administratively rather than through auction, aligning with global practices.

"We cannot auction an asset which is not fully in our control. This applies not only to India but all countries on earth," Mr. Scindia said, explaining the technical differences between mobile and satellite communications.

Satellite spectrum to be assigned administratively, not via auction: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia explains global norms for satellite spectrum allocation, emphasizing administrative assignment over auctions.

www.thehindu.com

 

[saketk11]

Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on Thursday (April 3, 2025) in Parliament made it clear that satellite spectrum would be allocated administratively rather than through auction, aligning with global practices.

"We cannot auction an asset which is not fully in our control. This applies not only to India but all countries on earth," Mr. Scindia said, explaining the technical differences between mobile and satellite communications.

Satellite spectrum to be assigned administratively, not via auction: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Jyotiraditya M. Scindia explains global norms for satellite spectrum allocation, emphasizing administrative assignment over auctions.

www.thehindu.com

perfect with global alignment and understanding technology better and not concentrating power with one/few large corporate house