TRAI to Initiate Consultation on Satellite Spectrum Allocation

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will start a consultation process within a month to decide the terms and conditions for the administrative allocation of spectrum for satellite-based telecom services. This move is expected to help propel India's flourishing satellite communications sector to new heights.

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to start the consultation process for spectrum allocation for satellite-based telecom services within a month.

According to TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti, India's satellite communications sector is booming and has immense potential to scale new heights. Lahoti made this statement at the 'India SatCom 2024' event organized by Broadband India Forum (BIF).

He stated that the Telecom Act includes provisions for assigning spectrum through administrative processes for certain satellite communications services. The government has officially sought TRAI's recommendations on the terms and conditions for spectrum assignment in this sector. TRAI plans to issue a consultation paper by the first week of September, dealing with pricing and other related issues.

(With inputs from agencies.)