Archive · 2 Jun 2025
India's Satellite Internet Plans: Complementing Telecom Services
Imagine the internet coming from satellites in space!
The Indian government is working on making this happen.
The plan is for satellite internet to work alongside the regular internet we get from companies like Airtel and Jio, not to replace them.
The government thinks this new satellite internet will be a big deal, growing to a $20 billion market.
Instead of companies having to bid for the right to use the airwaves, the government will just give them access.
Companies will then pay a small fee based on how much they earn.
Starlink, OneWeb, and Jio are some of the companies already getting ready to offer this satellite internet service.
Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia stated that satellite internet will complement existing telecom services.
India's satcom market is projected to reach $20 billion by 2028.
TRAI proposed administratively allocating spectrum to satellite internet providers.
Companies will pay 4% of their Adjusted Gross Revenue as a quarterly usage fee.
Licenses have been granted to Starlink, OneWeb, and Jio Satellite Communications.
- Who
- Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, TRAI, and various satellite internet providers such as Starlink and OneWeb
- What
- The government plans to introduce satellite internet services to complement existing terrestrial networks, eliminating auction-based spectrum allocation.
- When
- Recently
- Where
- India
- Why
- To facilitate the rollout of satellite internet services in India.
- Minister's Stance
- Satellite internet will complement existing telcos
- Market Projection
- $20 billion by 2028
- Spectrum Allocation
- Administratively, not auction-based
- Usage Fee
- 4% of AGR quarterly
- Licensed Providers
- Starlink, OneWeb, Jio Satellite Communications
- Regulatory Body
- TRAI