Trai invites views on framework to set up satellite gateway in India

Telecom regulator Trai has invited stakeholders’ views to explore framework for setting up satellite gateways in India — demand for which is rising due to the development of satellites in low and medium orbits.

The consultation paper has been floated by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) following reference from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on September 10, to furnish recommendations of licencing framework for satellite earth station gateway operations encompassing aspects like licence fee, entree fee, network operation and control centre (NOCC).

Currently, there is one satellite gateway located in Ghaziabad to facilitate satellite phone services via Inmarsat’s 4th-generation constellation.