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Starlink, Jio Satcom and Eutelsat OneWeb have secured satcom licences in India
New Delhi, Delhi9 Oct 2026
At India Mobile Congress 2026 in New Delhi, India's communications minister said three satellite communications operators—Starlink, Reliance Jio's Jio Satcom, and Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb—have secured licences for satcom services in India. The article adds that these operators can commence operations once spectrum charge pricing is finalised and individual security requirements are met.
Why it matters
Licensing is a prerequisite for companies to start providing satellite broadband services in India, subject to spectrum pricing and security clearances.
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