US Identifies India's Domestic Satellite Preference, Local Internet Shutdowns as Trade Barriers
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US Flags India's Domestic Satellite Preference, Internet Shutdowns as Trade Barriers
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CNBC TV18•01-04-2026, 09:36
US Flags India's Domestic Satellite Preference, Internet Shutdowns as Trade Barriers
•US identifies India's preference for domestic satellites for DTH and localized internet shutdowns as foreign trade barriers.
•The 2026 National Trade Estimate Report by USTR highlights increasing 'politically motivated' content takedown requests for American firms since 2021.
•Localized internet shutdowns disrupt commercial operations, undermining a free internet and impeding digital economy trade.
•India's DTH licensees face procedural delays and must procure satellite capacity through Antrix, ISRO's commercial arm, with surcharges on foreign capacity.
•New DoT security instructions require satcom providers to support real-time interception, block websites, route Indian user traffic within India, and implement geo-fencing.