New satellite broadcasting standards to enable VSAT players to leverage SatCom technologies: BIF

NEW DELHI: The new standard for Interface Requirements for Communication & Broadcast Networks for fixed-satellite service-FSS/broadcasting-satellite service-BSS (Mandatory Technical Requirements), will enable ground segment very-small-aperture terminal (VSAT) players to leverage the latest SatCom technologies, as per Broadband India Forum (BIF).

This has the potential to enhance digital connectivity and provide high capacity cellular and Wi-Fi backhaul to all locations within the country, which is relevant in the context of the pandemic, and India’s progress towards the 5G technology, the independent think-tank, and policy forum said.

According to BIF, these new technical requirements are fully aligned to the capabilities provided by the modern SatCom technologies, including High Throughput Satellites (HTS), Non-Geostationary Orbit (NGSO) Satellites such as low-earth orbit, medium-earth orbit, and highly-elliptical orbit, among others.