US-based AST SpaceMobile develops satellites that deliver 4G and 5G connectivity directly to standard smartphones without the need for any other equipment
President and COO of Elon Musk's SpaceX, Gwynne Shotwell, on Tuesday called on Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, a meeting that comes just days after Starlink secured licence from the Telecom Department. Scindia said discussions centred around various opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India. "Had a productive meeting with Ms. @Gwynne_Shotwell, President & COO of @SpaceX, on India's next frontier in connectivity. We delved into opportunities for collaboration in satellite communications to power Digital India's soaring ambitions and empower every citizen across the country," Scindia wrote. Satellite technologies are not just relevant, they're transformative, the minister noted. "Ms. Shotwell appreciated the license granted to @Starlink, calling it a great start to the journey," Scindia said. Earlier this month, Elon Musk's Starlink received a licence from the telecom department for providing satellite internet services in ...
Says high tariffs charged by telcos and ISPs have hindered the spread of the PM-WANI scheme; new rules cap prices for public Wi-Fi providers to enable affordability
Starlink has received a key licence from the Ministry of Telecommunications, clearing the way for its entry into India's satellite broadband market, expected to launch in the next 12 months
Bharti Airtel seeks a joint database of fraudulent financial domains and proposes awareness campaigns to strengthen India's fight against digital scams and fraudsters
The go-ahead is expected to make Starlink a major player in India's telecom industry providing satellite communication services
NSO data shows 92% women in Goa, Ladakh owned a phone, followed by Mizoram, Kerala
Says proposals will create non-level playing field, impact sustainability of terrestrial services
If Airtel's request is accepted, the government would have 2 to 4 per cent equity in the telco
Highest-ever capex, improved 4G revenue and cost control help BSNL post Q4 profit of ₹280 crore and slash FY25 losses by 58% as turnaround gains momentum
BSNL is targeting the deployment of 100,000 4G towers nationwide by June this year
Jio had about 44% of its subscriber base in rural parts by March
Calls petitions by Vi, Airtel, Tata Tele 'misconceived'
The government on April 29 rejected the request by Vodafone Idea CEO Akshaya Moondra for a waiver on interest and penalties it owes on $9.76 billion in dues
Airtel has asked the DoT for clarity on converting spectrum dues into equity under the 2021 reforms, but will wait for its board to decide on exercising the option
Internet service provider Tikona Infinet on Monday announced that they have entered into a definitive settlement agreement with L&T Finance Limited to resolve the dispute on debt bonds. The announcement came after the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, earlier admitted an application filed by L&T Finance against Tikona Infinet, citing default on coupon payments for CCDs. Tikona Infinet said the pact was signed on May 10, bringing closure to a previously reported shareholder matter related to Series 'E' Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCDs), following which L&T Finance has started the process to withdraw its application. "It was a dispute amongst the shareholders about Coupon Rights. I am glad to inform you that a settlement agreement has already been executed, which will settle all disputes amicably between LTF Limited and the other majority shareholders. A withdrawal application to the NCLT is under process," Tikona Infinet founder and CEO Prakash ...
TRAI recommends 4 per cent AGR-based SUC for satcom, Rs 3,500 per MHz fee, no auctions, and exemptions for rural users to promote affordability and competition
Firm needs all approvals before Trai brings guidelines
Highest ever order book in first half of FY25 has translated to revenue in Q4
If firm's plea is accepted, govt will hold a stake in 4 telcos