Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Nelco Conducts Satellite Trials with Eutelsat OneWeb
Nelco, a company backed by the Tata Group, is working with Eutelsat OneWeb to test satellite internet services.
These services use satellites that are closer to Earth, which means they can provide faster and more stable internet connections.
Nelco is focusing on providing these services to businesses and institutions rather than individual consumers.
They are currently doing trials to make sure everything works well before they start selling the service commercially.
The government needs to give its approval before Nelco can start selling these services.
Nelco believes that these satellite services are important for special applications, like connecting remote areas and devices that need reliable internet.
Nelco is conducting proof-of-concept trials with Eutelsat OneWeb for enterprise and institutional clients.
The trials focus on verifying technical reliability, security compliance, and real-world performance before commercial launch.
Nelco is targeting the B2B segment, providing satellite connectivity for mission-critical applications in remote and hard-to-reach locations.
Nelco does not own satellites but contracts capacity from global operators, providing end-to-end services like installation and maintenance.
The company supports reserving L-band and S-band spectrum for satellite services to foster innovation in specialized connectivity applications.
- Who
- Nelco, a Tata Group-backed satellite communications firm, and Eutelsat OneWeb
- What
- Conducting proof-of-concept trials and demonstrations for enterprise and institutional clients
- When
- Currently ongoing, with commercial launch pending government approval
- Where
- India, focusing on B2B segment for mission-critical applications in remote and hard-to-reach locations
- Why
- To verify technical reliability, security compliance, and real-world performance before mass rollout
- Company
- Nelco
- Partner
- Eutelsat OneWeb
- Focus Segment
- B2B
- Service Type
- LEO Satellite Connectivity
- Key Applications
- Terrestrial, Maritime, Aviation, Government, Enterprise
- Operational Status
- Proof-of-Concept Trials
- Regulatory Requirement
- Government Approval Needed