Satellite internet to be reality soon: Jio Satellite, OneWeb get licences

Jio Satellite Communications and OneWeb, backed by Bharti Enterprises, have received licenses from the government to provide broadband internet services to end-users using satellite, according to a report by the Financial Express (FE). Both companies now have pan-India Internet Service Provider (ISP) licenses, which are essential for delivering internet connectivity through satellite or mobile networks. The licences, along with clarity on satellite spectrum allotment, pave the way for the commercial rollout of satellite-based internet services.

Licences and regulatory requirements

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has already granted OneWeb and Jio Satellite the global mobile personal communication by satellite services (GMPCS) licence that is required to offer satellite-based broadband services in India.