IN-SPACe Grants Approval for Eutelsat OneWeb’s Satellite Broadband Services in India – News18

OneWeb India has acquired the coveted inexperienced gentle from IN-SPACe, the Indian area regulator, to roll out Eutelsat OneWeb’s business satellite tv for pc broadband companies throughout India. This milestone marks the first-ever authorisation granted to an entity for such companies within the nation, setting the stage for an formidable leap in satellite-based connectivity.

Eutelsat OneWeb, an integral participant within the low earth orbit area and a subsidiary of Eutelsat Group, has been granted the requisite authorisations to provoke business connectivity companies upon the allocation of spectrum by the Indian Government. This vital approval underscores the approaching realization of India’s aspirations for common web accessibility and aligns with the imaginative and prescient of Digital India championed by the Hon’ble Prime Minister.

Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Group and Vice-President (Co-Chair) of the Board of Directors of Eutelsat Group, expressed satisfaction on the regulatory nod, stating: “The Indian space regulator’s approval to launch Eutelsat OneWeb’s commercial satellite broadband services in India is a crucial stride towards fulfilling India’s connectivity goals. This paves the way for empowering every citizen with internet access, in line with the national vision. Eutelsat OneWeb stands poised for deployment pending the final spectrum authorization.”

Cyril Dujardin, Co-General Manager of Connectivity at Eutelsat Group, emphasised the significance of collaborative efforts between companies, governments, and regulators in bridging international connectivity gaps. Dujardin highlighted the approvals as a big development towards delivering high-speed connectivity even to the remotest areas. Having accomplished its LEO constellation final 12 months, Eutelsat OneWeb is primed to supply important connectivity companies to companies throughout India.

This endorsement fortifies Eutelsat OneWeb’s strong standing within the Indian market, complementing OneWeb India’s present licenses from the Department of Telecommunications for satellite-based broadband companies. Additionally, the corporate has secured in-principle approval for establishing and working gateways in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, making certain the seamless provision of high-speed, low-latency web connectivity as soon as the companies are rolled out.

Lt. Gen. AK Bhatt (Retd.), Director General of the Indian Space Association (ISpA) has additionally welcomed this determination. He advised News18: “With this move, OneWeb has become the first company to receive this authorization. [However] As a next logical step, we are sanguine that the government will soon take the decision on satellite spectrum allocation to pave the way for the commencement of next-generation satellite communications in India.”