Jio, Airtel seek fair satellite spectrum rules as Starlink eyes India entry

Indian telecom giants Reliance Jio and Airtel have urged the government to ensure fair competition in the satellite communications sector as it finalises decisions on licensing and spectrum allocation for Elon Musk’s Starlink, The Times of India reported.

The telcos have called for satellite operators to be charged ‘comparable’ spectrum fees to avoid what they describe as ‘market distortions’.