Satellite Internet

Musk's Starlink gets provisional spectrum to start trial satellite broadband service in India

Starlink has now applied for an import license to import equipment to set up its ground station in India

Starlink moves closer to India launch as satcom license likely this month; Kuiper faces longer wait

Once it secures the GMPCS license, SpaceX will need approval from the Indian space regulator, In-SPACe, for authorisation of Starlink’s services. In contrast, its American rival Amazon Kuiper will have to wait longer, as its application is still being processed.

Solar storms forcing early deaths of SpaceX Starlink satellites, says NASA

The Sun reached its 11-year peak in late 2024, known as the solar maximum. During this phase, it unleashes more intense solar storms than usual.

Amazon’s first Kuiper internet satellite launch delayed due to poor weather

On Wednesday evening, the launch of the Atlas V rocket was set. To enable Amazon's upcoming internet service, it had 27 satellites onboard.

Starlink’s high prices likely to keep India a niche market for satellite broadband

The service is priced 10-14 times higher than offerings from major broadband providers Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel

Jio collaborates with SpaceX | Starlink internet services in India | Broadband Connectivity

Jio Platforms Ltd has partnered with SpaceX to bring Starlink's internet services to India, contingent on regulatory approvals. The collaboration will allow Jio to offer Starlink solutions via its retail outlets and online platforms, with plans to provide equipment and customer service for installation. This partnership leverages Jio’s position as the largest mobile operator globally by data traffic and SpaceX's leadership in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite operations. Together, they aim to deliver reliable broadband services to even the most remote and rural areas of India, enhancing Jio's existing broadband services like JioFiber and JioAirFiber. The partnership also explores other ways to strengthen India’s digital ecosystem. However, regulatory approvals from the Indian government and agencies such as IN-SPACe and DoT are still pending. The Indian space economy is expected to grow to $44 billion by 2033, contributing significantly to global market share.

Reliance's Jio Platforms clears hurdle in bid to launch satellite internet in India

The three approvals issued to Orbit Connect India - which aims to provide satellite-based high-speed internet access - come as companies from Amazon.com to Elon Musk's Starlink have been vying for the go-ahead to launch satellite communication services in the world's most populous nation.

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