Telecom Diary: Will Satcom services bridge the digital divide in India?

As much as half of India’s population is still not on the internet despite being the fastest growing mobile market in the world. One part of India has been abuzz with the launch of 5G services, while the other is oblivious to the internet revolution.

The pandemic has worsened the digital divide in India.

This is where satellite communication services could fit and bridge the digital divide that exists in India and give a way to the government’s dream of a digitally connected India.