India Poised for Satellite Broadband Boom
Satellite broadband services are set to commence in India following the finalization of rollout plans and spectrum pricing. The government has granted licenses to key Satcom players, and anticipation is high among companies like Starlink, OneWeb, and Jio-SES. However, Trai's decision on spectrum pricing is still pending.
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Satellite broadband services in India are nearing rollout as companies finalize their strategies, with regulatory body Trai set to determine spectrum pricing, according to Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia.
At the India Mobile Congress 2025, Scindia revealed that two Satcom players have been licensed, and another awaits a formal LoI. The timeline, he noted, is contingent on how swiftly these companies execute their plans, pending Trai's pricing decision.
Public anticipation grows with major players like Starlink, Eutelsat OneWeb, and Jio-SES preparing to revolutionize broadband in the region. Meanwhile, Scindia dismissed speculation of government plans to increase its stake in Vodafone Idea.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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