The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is a department of the Ministry of Communications of the Government of India responsible for formulating policies, issuing licenses, and managing the radio frequency spectrum for telecommunication services, including satellite communication. DoT plays a key role in enabling satellite-based connectivity, especially in remote areas, by granting GMPCS permits and coordinating with entities like IN-SPACe and TRAI for regulatory approvals and spectrum allocation. The DoT works to promote the growth of the telecommunications industry and ensure the security of the country’s telecommunications networks and systems, in part by encouraging private sector participation in building and operating satellite systems. Key activities include spectrum management, licensing for VSAT and other services, and collaboration with international bodies like the ITU.
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India’s Department of Telecommunications has incentivized satellite providers to bridge the digital divide in rural sectors.
India’s Department of Telecommunications has incentivized satellite providers to bridge the digital divide in rural sectors.
India’s Department of Telecommunications requires data from LEO operators to route through domestic ground infrastructure under its Data Sovereignty regime.
Starlink has received provisional spectrum from India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
India's department of telecommunications (DoT) is unlikely to issue any provisional or interim spectrum to companies such as Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio for satellite internet services soon.
The Indian Department of Telecommunications launched an Expression of Interest for the Sangam: Digital Twin Initiative on 2024-02-15.
OneWeb India holds licenses from the Department of Telecommunications to provide broadband services using satellite connectivity in India.
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) India supported the launch of the 0.005 kg Use Case Labs at Indian Mobile Congress 2023.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has received the necessary licenses to deliver Inmarsat’s Global Xpress mobile broadband services in India under an Inflight and Maritime Connectivity license from the Department of Telecommunications.
India’s Department of Telecommunications secretary Anshu Prakash held discussions with a range of international satellite operators on a roadmap to establish local manufacturing capabilities and an enabling regulatory environment for LEO satellite constellations.
The Department of Telecom amended the 'sui-generis' licence agreement to modify the provision and operation of satellite-based services using gateways installed in India pursuant to condition 5.1, chapter 1.
ST Engineering iDirect has been awarded a contract by system integrator Shaf Broadcast Pvt. Ltd. on behalf of BSNL to augment satellite bandwidth to the Andaman, Nicobar, and Lakshadweep islands under a Universal Service Obligation project funded by the Department of Telecommunications.