US EditionIndia watchdog recommends 5-year satellite spectrum allocation as Starlink nears entry
- On May 9, 2025, India's telecom watchdog proposed a five-year spectrum allocation for satellite internet providers such as Starlink, including associated fees for their services.
- This recommendation came after several months of evaluation and closely followed the Department of Telecommunications’ issuance of formal preliminary approval to Starlink, amidst continued regulatory and security assessments.
- TRAI proposed a 4% charge on adjusted gross revenue for geostationary satellite services plus a minimum yearly fee of ₹3,500 per MHz and an additional ₹500 per urban subscriber for non-geostationary services like Starlink.
- Starlink’s expected annual fee could reach ₹70 lakh for 200 MHz, and TRAI rejected Musk’s request for a 20-year license, favoring a flexible term extendable by two years.
- The recommendations move India closer to satellite internet deployment while security conditions set by the DoT ensure lawful interception, data localization, and infrastructure control within India.
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TRAI recommends 5-year spectrum limit for satellite services in India: Impact on Starlink, Jio, Airtel, more
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (commonly known as TRAI) has issued a new recommendation. They have stated that the spectrum for satellite broadband services should be allocated for five years initially. This move has been made as satellite internet players like Elon Musk’s Starlink, Airtel, Reliance Jio and Amazon’s Kuiper service have been preparing to enter or expand in India’s broadband space, which will give them broader exposure.…
India watchdog recommends 5-year satellite spectrum allocation as Starlink nears entry
India's telecom regulator has recommended allotting satellite spectrum for commercial communication services for five years, it said on Friday, at a time when Elon Musk is getting closer to launching his Starlink high-speed internet in the country.
TRAI Proposes Satcom Spectrum Allocation For 5 Years TRAI Proposes Satcom Spectrum Allocation For 5 Years
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended a five-year tenure for spectrum allocation for satellite-based communication (satcom) service providers. The proposal covers spectrum usage for both geostationary (GSO) and non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite systems and sets clear rules around pricing, service rollouts, and coordination among operators. In a statement, TRAI said that the spectrum should be assigned for up to five …
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