3 stories · Every PressRoom story about Spectrum Allocation, newest first. Last updated 27 June 2025.
The intense battle over satellite communication (satcom) spectrum allocation in India has escalated dramatically, as the Broadband India Forum (BIF) has launched a scathing critique against the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia emphasized that Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite communication company, must meet all security regulations before obtaining a license to offer services in India.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has approved the provisional allocation of satellite spectrum for six months to eligible players, enabling them to provide broadband services.