Aimed at assessing initial market adoption, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) is planning to recommend to the central government that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for around five years,

Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is currently working on key recommendations to the federal government, including a time frame and pricing of satellite spectrum

The official also noted that satellite spectrum pricing "will be substantially lower" than conventional telecom licences, which are typically awarded via auction for 20 years.

TRAI is set to recommend a five-year timeframe for satellite spectrum licenses, enabling market assessment and price adjustments. This stance opposes Elon Musk's 20-year request, as Jio and Airtel push for shorter licensing durations amid emerging collaborations.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is likely to push for satellite internet services to be initially limited to mobile dark zones — regions lacking terrestrial network coverage. This move comes as Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio establish partnerships with SpaceX’s Starlink,

Indias telecom regulator, TRAI, is set to recommend a five-year allocation for satellite broadband spectrum, challenging Elon Musks Starlink, which sought a 20-year permit. This move aims to assess market adoption