India’s Spectrum Allocation For Satellite Communication Services

The spectrum allocation guidelines are the last lap that will certainly make it possible for Elon Musk-led Starlink, Bharti Group-backed Eutelsat Oneweb and Jio SES to apply for the radiowaves and start turning out their solutions.

NGSO Satellites and Subscriber Fees

OneWeb and Starlink fall into the LEO (low planet orbit) classification which are taken into consideration to be Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) satellites. Besides, NGSO-based Fixed Satellite provider should likewise pay an extra per subscriber fee of Rs 500 per annum in city locations while exempting the remote and rural areas from this added fee.

Satcom Threat to Telecom Networks

While allaying the threat to land-based telecom networks from satcom solutions, Union Minister Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar stated that Musk-led satellite interaction companies Starlink can have just 20 lakh links in India with a peak rate of 200 megabits per secondly.

The regulatory authority has actually recommended that spectrum for satcom solutions can be for a duration of up to five years and taking into consideration the market problems, the government might extend it for an additional duration of as much as 2 years.

India is set to finalize range allowance regulations for satellite communication services soon. Range fees will certainly be 4% of adjusted gross revenue.