Satellite operator Intelsat has become one of the first foreign satellite operators to win Indian government approval to provide direct satellite coverage to domestic media companies, a regulatory green light that fast-tracks the company’s expansion in the region.
The approval, granted by the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), authorises Intelsat to operate four geostationary satellites — IS-17, IS-20, IS-36, and IS-39 — offering C-band coverage across India. These satellites will support content delivery and distribution both within the country and beyond its borders.
“This approval represents a significant step forward in Intelsat’s contribution to India’s space commerce sector, a source of great national pride,” said Gaurav Kharod, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at Intelsat. “Our network will provide Indian broadcasters with reliable, high-quality connectivity solutions that meet their evolving needs.”
Intelsat said it has signed new deals with three of India’s largest media companies, cementing its role in delivering a broad portfolio of broadcast content to Indian audiences.
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