Currently, Jio, OneWeb, and Elon Musk's Starlink hold the three satcom licences in India, with Starlink being the final applicant to apply and receive its authorization. Before services can roll out, the licensees must demonstrate operational capabilities and satisfy all mandatory security guidelines. Official records indicate that OneWeb was the first company to submit its compliance documents, followed by Jio and then Starlink. Widespread service availability now rests on two remaining steps: finalizing decisions on spectrum allocation and pricing, alongside full security compliance by all operators.
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Widespread commercial rollout cannot begin until a formal decision is established regardi…: Widespread commercial rollout cannot begin until a formal decision is established regarding spectrum allocation and pricing.
All three licensed satellite operators must successfully demonstrate their operational ca…: All three licensed satellite operators must successfully demonstrate their operational capabilities and meet strict security requirements.
The government expects end consumers to drive market outcomes by choosing providers based…: The government expects end consumers to drive market outcomes by choosing providers based on price and quality.
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NEW DELHI: India welcomes all players in the satellite communications sector, with consumers ultimately deciding which service they want to choose, govt sources told news agency ANI.
"Customer is the king," an official told ANI, adding that consumers would make their choice based on pricing, value and quality of services.
Currently, three companies hold satcom licences in India:
Jio, OneWeb and Starlink. Sources told ANI that tech giant
Elon Musk's Starlink was the "last to apply for and receive its licence", but all three companies have been granted licences through a "completely transparent" process.
Officials said all three licensees have been asked to demonstrate their capabilities and meet the prescribed security requirements. OneWeb was the first to submit its compliance documents, followed by Jio, while Starlink was the last, as ANI quoted sources.
Two key steps remain before services can be rolled out at scale: A decision on spectrum allocation and pricing, and fulfilment of security requirements by all three companies. Once these conditions are met, the satcom ecosystem can benefit as a whole, officials said.
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