India's telecom regulator plans to recommend that satellite broadband spectrum be allotted for around five years to assess initial market adoption, defying Elon Musk's Starlink, which is seeking a 20-year permit,

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is likely to push for satellite internet services to be initially limited to mobile dark zones — regions lacking terrestrial network coverage. This move comes as Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio establish partnerships with SpaceX’s Starlink,

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is set to propose that satellite spectrum licenses be allotted for an initial period of under five years, rejecting Starlink’s request for a 20-year permit.

TRAI is set to recommend a five-year timeframe for satellite spectrum licenses, enabling market assessment and price adjustments. This stance opposes Elon Musk’s 20-year request, as Jio and Airtel push for shorter licensing durations amid emerging collaborations.

Indias telecom regulator, TRAI, is set to recommend a five-year allocation for satellite broadband spectrum, challenging Elon Musks Starlink, which sought a 20-year permit. This move aims to assess market adoption