OneWeb, Jio Satellite get permit to provide internet services

Jio Satellite Communications and Bharti Enterprises-owned OneWeb have now received the licence from the government to provide broadband internet services to end users using satellite, officials said. It’s noteworthy that these companies have secured pan-India Internet Service Provider (ISP) licenses, which are essential for delivering internet connectivity to end-users through satellite or mobile networks.

An ISP licence is different from global mobile personal communication by satellite (GMPCS) service licence, which is the first and foremost requirement for companies looking to establish communication between satellite and earth station gateways for offering voice and data services through satellite technology.