Satellite Service
Jio collaborates with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to introduce high-speed Starlink broadband services in India
Summary:Jio Platforms has partnered with SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, to roll out Starlink’s low-Earth-orbit satellite-based high-speed internet services in India, shortly after Airtel announced a similar tie-up. The collaboration will allow Jio to retail and support Starlink equipment nationwide, expanding broadband access, particularly in remote areas without wired or cellular connectivity. While launch dates […]
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Budget 2026 Speeds Up India’s Telecom Transformation Toward Inclusive, Future-Ready Networks
Summary:Budget 2026 strengthens India’s telecom sector by allocating ₹73,990 crore for infrastructure and rural broadband, supporting domestic manufacturing through the India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and a ₹40,000 crore Electronics Components scheme, and offering fiscal incentives and tax reforms to boost investment. With 1.2 billion connections and rising tele-density, telecom is a key driver of digital […]
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Satellite Operators Push Back Against SpaceX’s Planned Direct-to-Cell Constellation
Summary:Other satellite operators, including Viasat, have raised objections to SpaceX’s plan for a 15,000-satellite constellation for its direct-to-cell service. Viasat warned that the expansion could limit competitors’ access to orbital and spectrum resources, increase interference risks, stifle competition and innovation, and ultimately harm the public interest. Other satellite operators have raised concerns over SpaceX’s plan […]
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Starlink in Qatar Now Live
Summary:Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by SpaceX, is now officially live across Qatar, offering high-speed, low-latency internet coverage throughout the country. The launch marks a major step forward in digital infrastructure for both consumers and businesses in Qatar. Starlink Launches Full Internet Coverage in Qatar Qatar has become one of the first Middle Eastern […]
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Ananth Technologies to Launch India’s First Private Satellite Broadband Service by 2028
Summary:India’s satellite internet space is undergoing a major transformation. Hyderabad-based Ananth Technologies will become the first private Indian company to offer satellite broadband using a domestically-built geostationary satellite, starting in 2028. This breakthrough positions India to reduce dependency on global satcom providers like Starlink, OneWeb, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper. India’s First Private Satellite Broadband Service: […]
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Starlink India to be Launched in Coming Days, Says Scindia
India is preparing to open its skies to Elon Musk’s Starlink, marking a major milestone in the country’s satellite internet expansion. On June 5, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia confirmed that Starlink is set to become the third licensed satellite internet provider in India, joining Reliance Jio and Bharti’s OneWeb. “The third license will be issued […]
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Satellite Telecom to Complement, Not Compete with Terrestrial Networks, Says Scindia
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has stated that satellite telecommunications will complement existing terrestrial networks—such as those provided by Airtel, Vodafone Idea, and Jio—instead of competing with them. He expressed strong confidence that India will achieve the fastest satellite communication rollout in the world, with the sector expected to grow into a $20 billion market by […]
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Starlink Bangladesh Launched. Will it be a Hit or Flop?
Starlink has officially launched its satellite internet service in Bangladesh. While a rollout in India is expected soon, the pricing in Bangladesh offers valuable clues about what Indian consumers might expect. Unfortunately, the cost structure suggests that Starlink may remain out of reach for most middle-class users, particularly in the residential segment, where fiber broadband […]
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Starlink Set to Enter Indian Telecom Market: Can It Compete on Price?
Starlink, the global leader in satellite communications (satcom), is finally gearing up to enter the Indian telecom market after years of anticipation. Despite previous attempts, SpaceX’s satcom venture faced challenges in establishing a foothold in one of the largest telecom markets in the world. However, recent strategic partnerships with Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel suggest […]
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