Satcom policy for connectivity shouldn’t discriminate against terrestrial cos: Airtel

Spectrum for satellite connectivity in rural and hard-to-reach areas can be given on shared basis but when it comes to urban areas, the TRAI and the Centre need to come out with a policy that does not discriminate against the terrestrial providers, Sunil Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Group, said on Friday, weighing in on one of the most spirited debates raging in the industry in recent times.

Satellite connectivity is indeed required to serve dark, underserved areas, Mittal said, adding, “We fully welcome that”.