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Reliance Jio Opposes Satellite Spectrum’s Commercial Use Without Auction
Inc42
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1y ago
Medial
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.
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Amazon, Starlink execs caution government on spectrum pricing, regulations
YourStory
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10m ago
Medial
Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal are in a battle with Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos over the pricing of air frequencies used by satellite companies. Mittal suggested that satellite companies should buy spectrum in the same way as mobile network operators if they want to target urban, affluent customers. Reliance Jio, India's leading telecom operator, opposes the government's assigning of spectrum to satellite communication companies without auction. Meanwhile, a representative from Amazon Kuiper emphasized that fair pricing would incentivize satellite companies to provide services to unconnected individuals.
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Jio Seeks DoT Approval to Use 26 GHz Band Spectrum For WiFi
OutlookIndia
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2m ago
Medial
Reliance Jio has requested approval from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to use the 26 GHz spectrum band for WiFi services. Jio dominated the 2022 telecom spectrum auction, acquiring almost half of the available airwaves for Rs 88,078 crore. The auction, raising Rs 1.5 lakh crore in total, showcased Jio's significant investment. The approval is sought to switch technologies while adhering to international standards and auction guidelines.
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SpaceX President meets Scindia after Starlink's India licence nod
YourStory
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1m ago
Medial
Earlier this month, Starlink, part of Elon Musk's SpaceX, received a license to provide satellite internet services in India, moving closer to commercial operations. SpaceX President Gwynne Shotwell met with Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to explore collaboration opportunities in satellite communications to advance India's connectivity goals. Starlink, utilizing low Earth orbit satellites, joins Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications with licenses, while Amazon's Kuiper awaits approval. Starlink also partnered with Reliance Jio and Airtel for service expansion.
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India to allot satellite internet airwaves without auction in win for Musk
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
India has proposed a licensing approach for satellite internet services, exempting companies like Elon Musk's Starlink from having to bid for spectrum. This move is seen as a win for Starlink and other global firms like Amazon's Project Kuiper. However, it is a setback for Reliance Jio, as foreign firms had demanded an auction for a level playing field. The proposal is part of a new draft bill for the telecommunications sector, which also empowers the government to restrict telecom equipment use based on national security concerns.
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Musk reacts to Ambani lobbying, calls any India move to auction satellite spectrum 'unprecedented'
VCCircle
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10m ago
Medial
Elon Musk has responded to reports that Mukesh Ambani, Asia's richest man, is lobbying for an auction of satellite broadband spectrum in India. Musk, the CEO of Starlink, called the move "unprecedented" and argued that administrative allotment of licenses is in line with global trends. However, Ambani's Reliance Industries argues that an auction is necessary for a fair playing field. The issue of spectrum allocation for satellite services in India has been controversial, with Starlink advocating for administrative allocation and Reliance advocating for an auction process.
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Starlink & Amazon Strike First Satellite Broadband Deals in India Ahead of Spectrum Showdown
StartupTalky
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1m ago
Medial
Starlink and Amazon Kuiper have entered their first satellite broadband deals with VSAT providers in India, aiming to establish government and business services before the formal satellite spectrum allocation. Targeting the B2B and B2G markets, they seek partnerships, aiming for a hybrid market strategy without single master distributors. Starlink, alongside Jio Satellite and Eutelsat OneWeb, has secured a license for commercial services and anticipates further regulatory approvals, while Amazon is pending certification.
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Spectrum auction concludes after 6 rounds, govt revenue seen at over Rs 11,000 cr
Money Control
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1y ago
Medial
The recently concluded spectrum auction for mobile radiowaves services in India witnessed bids worth over ₹11,000 crore ($1.5 billion). Bharti Airtel emerged as the largest bidder in the auction, which saw telecom operators like Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea competing for spectrum crucial for high-speed 5G mobile services. The auction, containing over 10,500 MHz spectrum in eight frequency bands, holds immense significance for the rapid rollout of 5G technology in the country.
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Jio tops global telecom charts with 480 million users
Economic Times
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8d ago
Medial
Reliance Jio has become the world's largest telecom operator with over 480 million users, including 191 million on its 5G network, according to Reliance Industries’ FY25 annual report. Jio is enhancing infrastructure, software, and operations to deliver low-cost AI solutions in India. It also collaborates on the INDIAai initiative and invests in satellite communications and 6G technologies, ensuring Jio remains a future-ready telecom leader globally.
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Jio, OneWeb get another six months for provisional spectrum use
Livemint
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1m ago
Medial
India has extended the deadline by six months for satellite internet providers like OneWeb, backed by Bharti Enterprises, and Jio Satellite to use provisional spectrum. This extension allows these companies additional time until November to meet all security-related compliance requirements, which are essential for launching commercial services. This decision offers relief to operators who were unable to comply with the recently introduced security guidelines, providing them a crucial window to align with government mandates.
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OTTs Slam Telcos Pitch To Bring Apps Under Licensing Regime
Inc42
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12m ago
Medial
The Broadband India Forum opposes the creation of a "Super Authorisation" category as it would consolidate power and create an anti-competitive landscape. The IAMAI argues that OTT platforms generate revenue for telecom companies and drive demand for online content. This follows the recent request by Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea for TRAI to regulate OTT communication apps.
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