Satcom players to govt: Allot provisional spectrum for faster roll out

Pending notification of rules for implementation of the Telecom Act, 2023, satellite communication firms such as Eutelsat OneWeb, Hughes, among others, through Broadband India Forum (BIF) have urged the government to allocate spectrum on a provisional basis.

This would help expedite the launch of satcom services in the country by operators – OneWeb and Jio – who are the front runners. Both the companies have received necessary clearances from the authorities.