General Discussions about Satcom (Space Fiber)

[Bapun]

"My job as telecoms minister is to make sure that you have as many choices as possible," Jyotiraditya Scindia told Reuters during an interview at his ministry's office in New Delhi.

After Musk-Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companies

 

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Satcom to pave way for expanding India’s connectivity as 5G gains traction - ET Telecom | Satcom

5G: Satcom will make a value addition of $20 billion in the next five years and contribute 0.12% to the GDP by FY2028, according to a report by KPMG in India.

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Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal called on the governments and regulators to incentivise telcos to ramp up coverage in rural areas, adding that terrestrial operators needed to partner with satellite players for plugging such coverage gaps.

“We have a mission to finish the job of covering the last 400 million people. Compete on the strength of your brands, your services, but don’t try to compete by building solo capital infrastructure,” Mittal said on Day 1 of Mobile World Congress 2025 in Barcelona Monday.

Sunil Mittal says telcos must partner with satcom players to boost rural coverage - ET Telecom | Satcom

Sunil Mittal: Speaking at MWC-2025, Mittal said all operators have been chasing urban, lucrative areas at the cost of rural markets, which disparately require mobile broadband coverage.

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DoT new guidelines makes SATCOM equipment testing and certifications mandatory before launch such as terminals and any other critical item.

DoT makes satellite equipment testing, certification mandatory ahead of satcom services launch

India will soon mandate testing and certification of satellite equipment, such as gateways and user terminals, for satcom services starting from August-end. This move comes as firms like Eutelsat-OneWeb, Jio-SES, and Starlink prepare to launch their services, awaiting spectrum allocation and...

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Ambani vs Mittal again in satellite internet with SpaceX's Star lInk. Airtel tied up with Starlink direct rival of Oneweb, with Airtel have 21% stake.

It's Ambani vs Mittal, again! Sky is not the limit this time around

Starlink Jio Airtel Deal: Telecom giants Airtel and Jio have signed a pact with Starlink to offer broadband internet in India, pending regulatory approval. This partnership aims to enhance high-speed internet access, especially in remote regions. Through this collaboration, all parties hope to...

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[Phoenix96]

After going through some news got hold of this. Vodafone is also keen on closing Satcom deals but ig money constraints. Worthy rival of Starlink if comes to fruition.

Vodafone-backed satellite firm AST SpaceMobile eyes Indian market; opens R&D center - ET Telecom

Vodafone: Avellan said that AST’s service can be used on regular smartphones, which will “greatly” benefit Indian consumers who can get broadband directly to their phones.

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TRAI limits satellite permits to mere 5 years contrary to asked permits

TRAI plans to limit satellite permits to five years, defying Musk's Starlink

India's TRAI plans a five-year allocation of satellite broadband spectrum, differing from Elon Musk's 20-year request. Recommendations on pricing and allocation will be finalized within a month. Mukesh Ambani's Reliance and Bharti Airtel have partnered with Musk's Starlink for distribution in...

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[Bapun]

The satellite capacity offered by Starlink is anticipated to be substantially higher, approximately 80-90 times more than competitors Eutelsat OneWeb or Reliance Jio-SES, which offer between 30-50 gigabits per second (Gbps), says an ET report.

Elon Musk’s Starlink may offer 80-90 times more than capacity of rivals Reliance Jio-SES, Eutelsat OneWeb - The Times of India

India Business News: Starlink, led by Elon Musk, is poised to offer significantly higher data throughput in India compared to its competitors. With infrastructure already

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[Phoenix96]

The satellite capacity offered by Starlink is anticipated to be substantially higher, approximately 80-90 times more than competitors Eutelsat OneWeb or Reliance Jio-SES, which offer between 30-50 gigabits per second (Gbps), says an ET report.

Whoever wrote this piece is smoking good sht mate as if the tieup partners will allow this circus