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India satellite communications rollout

Overview

In early July 2026, state‑run BSNL introduced a satellite phone priced at about ₹1.34 lakh, aimed at providing voice connectivity for users in remote and hard‑to‑reach areas of India.

By the end of the month, major private operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel were preparing large‑scale satellite‑internet services. Regulatory clearance allowed them to partner with global satellite providers—Jio with SES for a medium‑earth‑orbit constellation under the JioSpaceFiber brand, and Airtel with Eutelsat OneWeb—while other players such as SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon’s Project Kuiper also moved toward ground‑station deployments. The firms announced competitive pricing plans and AI‑driven network management, signalling a shift from isolated satellite phone offerings to a broader effort to deliver high‑speed broadband to villages, hills and forested regions across the country.

Entities

Reliance Jio · OneWeb · Amazon Project Kuiper · Bharti Airtel · Starlink

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources
    India's Jio and Airtel gear up for satellite internet rollout

    India clears satellite‑internet providers; Jio, Airtel, Starlink and Amazon plan phased rollouts, with Jio targeting ₹500‑₹1,000 monthly plans and AI‑driven network optimisation.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 9 sources
    India's BSNL launches satellite phone priced at ₹1.34 lakh for remote communications

    BSNL unveiled a satellite phone in India for Rs 1.34 lakh, offering tower‑free voice and SMS via Inmarsat satellites. Targeted at defence, maritime, disaster‑response and remote‑area users, it requires DoT‑only

Sources

acvila30.ro · newsindialive.in