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India Rejects Bias Claims in Satellite Communication Regulations
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Moneycontrol•08-10-2026, 09:55
India Rejects Bias Claims in Satellite Communication Regulations
- •The Indian government has defended its satellite communication regulatory framework, calling it fair and non-discriminatory.
- •The clarification follows social media claims suggesting that the regulatory framework was being applied in a biased manner.
- •Telecom licences have already been granted to three Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite services.
- •All licensees must undergo security assessments to ensure user and data safety before seeking spectrum assignment.
- •The government confirmed that all three entities are currently at the same regulatory stage, rendering bias claims baseless.
Key Questions Answered
The government rejected claims of discrimination, stating that it has established a fair and non-discriminatory authorization framework for all telecommunication and satellite services.
Telecom licences have been granted to three Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite services based on non-geosynchronous satellite orbit-based satellite communications.
Licensed entities must successfully demonstrate compliance with security conditions and complete their ongoing security assessments before they can proceed to seek spectrum assignment.
