Archive · 21 May 2025
India Set for 'Fastest' Satcom Rollout, Says Minister
India is getting ready to launch satellite internet very quickly!
The government is making new rules and many companies want to offer this service.
Just like the fast 5G rollout, they want satellite internet to grow rapidly.
They hope the market will be worth a lot of money in a few years.
This new technology will help bring internet to places that don't have it now, by using satellites instead of cables.
India is preparing for the fastest rollout of satellite-based communication services.
The government is working on advancing its satcom policy.
Multiple firms have applied for licenses to offer satellite-based communications.
The satcom market is projected to grow to $20 billion by 2028.
Satellite communications will complement existing terrestrial broadband, bridging the digital gap.
- Who
- Jyotiraditya Scindia, Communications Minister
- What
- India is planning a rapid rollout of satellite-based communication services.
- When
- By 2028
- Where
- India
- Why
- To replicate 5G success and enhance telecom services.
- Communications Minister
- Jyotiraditya Scindia
- Projected Market Value by 2028
- $20 billion
- Location
- India
- Technology Type
- Satellite-based communication
