Satellite internet service may be launched in India soon. With the launch of this service, Elon Musk’s company Starlink can officially enter India. However, it is not so easy for Elon Musk. Airtel and Jio, both of India’s rival telecom companies, have increased Musk’s tension. These two companies have come together to stop Starlink from coming to India. Starlink has applied to bring its satellite internet service to India from October 2022. However, it is yet to receive regulatory approval from the government.
Airtel and Jio came along
Apart from Starlink, Amazon Cuper is also in the race of companies to launch satellite internet service in India. Besides, both leading telecom companies Airtel and Jio are preparing to launch their satellite broadband services in India. Both these companies have received approval from the Department of Telecommunications to launch satellite internet services in India. Both these companies can start their satellite internet broadband services as soon as the spectrum is allocated.
Recently, the Minister of State for Communications said in the Lok Sabha that suggestions have been sought from stakeholders for spectrum allocation for satellite broadband service. The telecom regulator may give a fresh update on this by December 15. Jio and Airtel want spectrum allocation for satellite internet service through auction, while Elon Musk’s company Starlink does not. The government is trying to find a middle ground between these companies. However, if earlier reports are to be believed, it seems that the allocation of spectrum for the satellite service will be done administratively.
Advantages of satellite internet
After the launch of satellite internet service, internet will be available even where the mobile network is not working now. This will especially benefit people living in hilly and forest areas. Not only this, after the launch of satellite internet, the stress of disturbing communication during emergencies will be eliminated. To use satellite internet service, users do not need any mobile tower or optical fiber, due to which everyone will have access to the internet.
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