VSAT players to vacate key spectrum band for telcos

In a move set to benefit telecom operators and consumers, the government will be directing VSAT (very small aperture terminal) service providers such as Tata Group’s Nelco, Hughes Communications and Inmarsat to vacate the 6 GHz spectrum band to make way for high-speed 5G and future 6G networks.

While this transition will lead to better mobile connectivity, it will come at a steep cost for VSAT players, who will be forced to migrate to alternative bands, incurring significant expenses.