General Discussions about Satcom (Space Fiber)

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Reliance Jio urges TRAI to reconsider its consultation paper on satellite spectrum pricing. Jio feels the paper overlooks the need for a level playing field between satellite and terrestrial networks. They also question the preference for administrative allocation of spectrum over auctions. Jio stresses that auctions should be the default method for spectrum assignment.

Jio pushes Trai to revise satcom paper on pricing, include level playing field

Reliance Jio urges TRAI to reconsider its consultation paper on satellite spectrum pricing. Jio feels the paper overlooks the need for a level playing field between satellite and terrestrial networks. They also question the preference for administrative allocation of spectrum over auctions. Jio...

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Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel advocated that satellite companies should purchase spectrum and pay license fees like telecom operators, emphasizing a level-playing field in the satellite-terrestrial spectrum debate. Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea support auctioning satellite spectrum while Bharti's Eutelsat OneWeb prefers administrative allocation.

Airtel's Sunil Mittal echoes what Ambani has been asking for satellite companies in India

Sunil Mittal of Bharti Airtel advocated that satellite companies should purchase spectrum and pay license fees like telecom operators, emphasizing a level-playing field in the satellite-terrestrial spectrum debate. Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea support auctioning satellite spectrum while...

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Global satellite communication (satcom) majors such as Starlink and Amazon Kuiper have sought a predictable policy environment, light-touch regulation, and lower spectrum prices from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and the Central government which can allow them to offer broadband-from-space services in far-flung remote regions where deploying terrestrial communications infrastructure is not feasible.

Starlink, Amazon Kuiper seek predictable policy, lower spectrum price for satcom in India - ET Telecom | Satcom

Starlink Internet: “So, if your goal is to reach that customer, we share that goal too. But if you burden us with a lot of fees, we are not going to be able to (deliver services) cost effectively,” Krishna said.

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The telecom regulator has granted a week’s extension for submission of stakeholder comments and counter-comments on its discussion paper on the pricing methodology and terms and conditions of allocating satellite spectrum — without auctions — to companies seeking to launch satellite broadband services in India.

Trai extends comments deadline for satcom spectrum pricing paper - ET Telecom | Satcom

The Trai paper has assumed huge importance, especially since US billionaire Elon Musk wants to compete and offer internet services in India through his Starlink low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation, setting the stage for a fierce clash with India’s top telcos, Mukesh Ambani-owned...

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