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India is moving quickly to establish comprehensive rules for its satellite communication sector. The Department of Telecommunications is working closely with stakeholders to finalize regulatory frameworks covering pricing and spectrum allocation. Satellite technology is seen as crucial for connecting India's most remote regions and providing essential services. The government envisions SATCOM as a national necessity that will strengthen the country's digital infrastructure.

Key Points: India Finalizes SATCOM Rules for Satellite Service Launch

  • Government collaborating with SATCOM providers and regulator on framework finalization
  • Rules will cover spectrum allocation, pricing, and security compliance requirements
  • Satellite technology aims to bridge connectivity gaps in India's remotest areas
  • Service launch expected soon as regulatory harmonization nears completion
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Government is working closely with key stakeholders to finalize regulatory frameworks for SATCOM, says Secretary of DoT

DoT Secretary confirms SATCOM regulatory framework nearing completion with spectrum allocation and pricing to enable satellite services across India's remote regions.

"We are working together with the SATCOM providers, the regulator, as well as the DoT to harmonize and completely, quickly finalize the rules - Neeraj Mittal"

New Delhi, October 9

India is moving swiftly to establish clear and comprehensive rules for its satellite communication (SATCOM) sector, according to Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

Speaking with ANI on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025, Mittal said the government is working closely with key stakeholders to finalize regulatory frameworks that will shape the country's satcom future. He said that DoT is working towards finalizing the rules, pricing, as well as security compliance.

"We are working together with the SATCOM providers, the regulator, as well as the DoT to harmonize and completely, quickly finalize the rules of the SATCOM, including pricing, including spectrum allocation, including security compliances. And as soon as all this happens, which should not be very far away, we should be able to launch the service," Mittal told ANI.

The announcement came during the first-ever Satcom Summit held at IMC 2025 in New Delhi on Wednesday. The summit brought together top policymakers, industry leaders, and technology experts to discuss how satellite technology can close connectivity gaps across India's remotest regions.

Inaugurating the summit on Wednesday, Union Minister for Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, said that satellite communication has become a national necessity and the backbone of resilient infrastructure.

"Satcom means doctor in every home and teacher in remotest classroom. It is a national necessity, the backbone of resilient infrastructure. With the first-of-its-kind NISAR mission, we showcased how we are not merely participating; we are innovating. India has become the world's pace setter," Scindia said.

Highlighting the government's vision for a robust satellite communication (satcom) ecosystem, Scindia underscored India's leadership in space innovation and its commitment to making next-generation connectivity universally accessible.

The Minister further stated that India has built the world's largest Digital Highway over the past 11 years, a transformation that has connected millions and placed the nation at the heart of the global digital map.

Scindia stated that the government, under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, has created an unprecedented network that connects the country's remotest regions through technology. "In the last 11 years, the government under Modi's leadership has constructed the largest Digital Highway in the world," he said.

- ANI

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Rohit P
While I appreciate the vision, I hope the government ensures fair competition and doesn't create monopolies. Spectrum allocation should be transparent and benefit all stakeholders equally.
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Arjun K
"Doctor in every home and teacher in remotest classroom" - what a powerful vision! This can revolutionize education and healthcare in tribal areas. Jai Hind! 🙏
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Sarah B
As someone working in edtech, this is exactly what we need! Remote learning can finally reach every corner of India. Excited to see how this develops! 📡✨
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Michael C
Security compliance is crucial - hope they get that right. India's digital infrastructure is growing rapidly, and we need robust security frameworks to protect it.
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Kavya N
My village in Uttarakhand still has poor internet. This gives me hope that my family back home can finally access online services properly. Bharat connecting with technology! 💪

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