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India’s remote corners need satellite internet, Scindia says in boost to Musk

India’s remote corners need satellite internet, Scindia says in boost to Musk

Last week, it announced alliances with two Indian wireless operators —- Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd. and Sunil Mittal’s Bharti Airtel Ltd. — winning over those who had earlier opposed Starlink being granted cheap airwaves.


In a win for Elon Musk, Scindia says no to spectrum auction pitch from Ambani, Mittal

In a win for Elon Musk, Scindia says no to spectrum auction pitch from Ambani, Mittal

Jio and Mittal's Bharti Airtel - India's largest and second-largest operators, respectively - feel that giving away the satellite broadband airwaves at a pre-decided price by the government will create an uneven playing field since they had to compete in an auction to get spectrum for their terrestrial wireless phone networks.


WTSA, 3GPP like bodies need to put guardrails to prevent misuse of technology: Jyotiraditya Scindia

WTSA, 3GPP like bodies need to put guardrails to prevent misuse of technology: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Union telecom minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday said that agencies like World Telecommunications Standardisation Assembly and 3GPP should put guardrails to prevent the misuse of technologies.


India to allot satellite internet spectrum via administrative method

India to allot satellite internet spectrum via administrative method

Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that spectrum for satellite services in India will be allocated administratively, but it will not be without cost.


Centre setting up telecom equipment manufacturing zones: Union Minister Scindia

Centre setting up telecom equipment manufacturing zones: Union Minister Scindia

The government of India is setting up telecommunication equipment manufacturing zones in the country, as the sector is expected to go through a revolution in attracting foreign direct investments, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia said on Friday.


Fastest 5G rollout in India due to its robust telecom sector, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Fastest 5G rollout in India due to its robust telecom sector, says Jyotiraditya Scindia

Talking about the 4G coverage of uncovered villages in the country, the Minister said a total of 7,101 4G mobile towers have been commissioned by telcos, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and BSNL under various Digital Bharat Nidhi funded 4G schemes including 4G saturation scheme.


Locally developed 4G stack will be rolled out by middle of next year: Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Locally developed 4G stack will be rolled out by middle of next year: Communications minister Jyotiraditya Scindia

Talking about the targets for the telecom sector in the coming time, Scindia said there are three key areas --–to connect the entire country digitally, propel make-in-India and ensure future-ready technology in India.