Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has supported spectrum allocation for satellite services, saying that it will be allocated instead of being auctioned. “Our goal is to make sure consumers have as many choices as possible,” he told Reuters in an interview. This decision is in line with global trends and is going to give a new direction to India's telecom sector.
Jio's protest and minister's reply
Reliance Jio has opposed this decision of spectrum allocation. They believe that this decision can benefit foreign companies like Elon Musk's Starlink and affect Jio's market share. On this Scindia said, “Technology never remains stable. It is important for companies to adapt to changing times.”
Difference between satellite and terrestrial networks
Scindia also pointed out that satellite-based services require open skies, which may limit them for indoor use. Terrestrial networks, on the other hand, are more effective for indoor use. He stressed that India's telecom market, which has more than 942 million users, remains highly competitive.
Satellite broadband market worth $1.9 billion by 2030
According to a report by Deloitte, India's satellite broadband market could reach $1.9 billion by 2030. Starlink, Amazon Cooper and other global companies are striving for their share in this rapidly growing market.
Scindia said that Starlink and Amazon Cooper have applied for license to start satellite broadband services in India, which is currently under review.
Future of satellite broadband in India
This decision is making the Indian market more attractive for foreign companies. But it will be interesting to see how big companies like Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea adapt to this changing scenario.
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