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Reliance Jio Opposes Satellite Spectrum’s Commercial Use Without Auction

Inc42 · 1y ago

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Reliance Jio has expressed concerns over the use of administratively-allocated satellite spectrum for commercial services like fixed wireless access (FWA) in a letter to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). Jio suggests that such spectrum allocation should be done through auction only. The DoT is in the process of finalizing rules for the administrative allocation of spectrum, including for satellite communication services. It remains uncertain whether FWA will be permitted under these regulations. The new Telecommunication Bill, 2023, has proposed the allocation of satellite communication licenses through an administrative route.