Starlink, Jio, OneWeb Get Satellite Licences; Spectrum Pricing Next, Says Scindia
MMoneycontrol•27-02-2026, 11:58
Starlink, Jio, OneWeb Get Satellite Licences; Spectrum Pricing Next, Says Scindia
- •India grants satellite communication licences to Starlink, Jio, and OneWeb, pushing satellite broadband as a core connectivity pillar.
- •Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the move at the News18 Rising Bharat Summit 2026.
- •Government to finalize satellite spectrum pricing by synthesizing TRAI recommendations.
- •Scindia highlights India's shift from catching up to shaping rules in technology, aiming for a standard-setting role in 6G.
- •Government holds 49% equity in Vodafone Idea but does not participate in management, Scindia clarifies.
