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After Musk-Ambani tussle, India bets satellite spectrum policy can attract many companies


Published on 2025-01-21 03:22:35 - MSN
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  • India's decision to allocate satellite spectrum, rather than auction it, will give consumers more choice, the telecoms minister said on Monday, playing down concern by Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio that it could lose out to Elon Musk's Starlink.

The article discusses India's strategic move to open up its satellite spectrum for private companies, following a notable dispute between Elon Musk's Starlink and Reliance Industries, led by Mukesh Ambani. This policy shift aims to attract numerous companies to invest in satellite communications in India. Previously, satellite spectrum was allocated administratively, but now, the government has decided to assign it through a non-auction method, which is seen as a more efficient way to foster competition and innovation in the sector. This decision comes after Starlink's application for a GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Services) license was delayed, reportedly due to pressure from Reliance Jio, which sought to auction the spectrum. The new policy is expected to encourage the entry of multiple players, potentially reducing costs and enhancing service quality in satellite communications across India.

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