Starlink, Kuiper push for zero upfront charge on satellite spectrum

Global Satcom players such as Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper have pushed for no minimum charge for the satellite spectrum and advocated that the levies should be less than 1% of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR).

The companies have echoed the government’s call for administrative allocation of satellite spectrum, but said the pricing should be affordable so that affordable services be provided through satellite broadband.