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TRAI is likely to finalize its recommendations on proposed rules related to spectrum allocation for satellite communications by December 15. The government will evaluate TRAI's recommendations and then take a decision on allocating spectrum to satellite communications (satcom) companies, paving the way for satellite-based broadband services in the country.
New Delhi. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is likely to finalize its recommendations on proposed rules related to spectrum allocation for satellite communications by December 15. The government will evaluate TRAI's recommendations and then take a decision on allocating spectrum to satellite communications (satcom) companies, paving the way for satellite-based broadband services in the country. “TRAI is working to send recommendations by December 15 on Satcom spectrum allocation,” a source said. A number of issues were raised during the open discussion, some of which went beyond the consultation paper. Those points also need to be considered.”
Last week, TRAI had held an open discussion on the terms and conditions of spectrum allocation for certain satellite-based commercial communication services. Telecom service providers like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel want that spectrum allocation should be done only through auction for complete mobility across the country.
However, global companies such as Elon Musk's Starlink and Amazon's Project Kuiper and other satellite communications companies support administrative allocation of Satcom spectrum. Telecom companies Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel came together in TRAI's marathon open discussion lasting several hours amid apparent differences between terrestrial players and satellite aspirants. Both companies spoke in unison about the need for a level playing field with respect to setting parameters for satcom spectrum by India.
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