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Nelco and Eutelsat Partner to Expand Satellite Connectivity in India
Nelco, part of the Tata Group, is working with Eutelsat to bring fast internet from space to India using OneWeb satellites.
This means improved internet for everyone, including businesses and the government.
The service will reach all over India, including the borders, seas, and remote areas.
Nelco aims to provide quick and secure internet connections.
This partnership is all about upgrading India's digital network and protecting national security.
Nelco, a Tata Group subsidiary, partnered with Eutelsat to provide OneWeb LEO satellite services.
The agreement will deliver secure, low-latency connectivity across various sectors.
Coverage includes India's borders, territorial waters, and remote regions.
The services target government and enterprise applications.
The partnership aims to enhance digital infrastructure and national security.
- Who
- Nelco and Eutelsat.
- What
- Nelco and Eutelsat partnered to offer OneWeb's low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity.
- Where
- Across India, including borders, territorial waters, and remote regions.
- When
- The agreement was recently signed.
- Why
- To strengthen India's digital infrastructure and national security.
Key facts
- Partners
- Nelco and Eutelsat
- Service
- OneWeb LEO satellite connectivity
- Coverage
- India's land, sea, and remote regions
- Objective
- Improve digital infrastructure and national security
- Key Players
- Nelco, Eutelsat, OneWeb
- Share Price
- ₹856.30 (August 12, 2025)
Timeline
India's government greenlit Starlink's satellite services with a Letter of Intent.
Next, officials approved Starlink to offer satellite internet.
New satellite internet needed government rules to operate.
Then, India extended the spectrum deadline for providers.
Finally, Tata's Nelco partnered with Eutelsat for OneWeb's secure internet launch.
Quotes
P J Nath
Nelco’s Managing Director and CEO
“the partnership represents a significant step in enabling reliable communication solutions for critical sectors.”
thehindubusinessline.com
Sources
Tata Group’s Nelco inks pact with Eutelsat to expand satellite connectivity in India
Nelco ties up with Eutelsat to deliver low earth orbit satellite services in India; shares gain on NSE
Tata Group’s Nelco inks pact with Eutelsat to expand satellite connectivity in India
