Race to snap up satcom spectrum intensifies, $19 billion revenue potential at stake

The race to capture the country’s burgeoning satellite internet market has intensified, with an annual $19 billion revenue potential at stake. The tussle is the contentious issue of spectrum allocation which pits telecom giants against satellite operators.

Telecom players such as Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea are pushing for an auction of satellite bandwidth. They argue that an auction would ensure a level playing field and prevent undue advantage to satellite operators.