The Digital Communications Commission has approved a revenue-linked spectrum charge for satellite internet operators, but Cabinet approval and security clearance are still pending before commercial services can begin. BulletsIn The Digital Communications Commission approved a spectrum charge of 5% of adjusted gross revenue for satellite broadband services in September 2026. The charge works out to
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The Digital Communications Commission has approved a revenue-linked spectrum charge for satellite internet operators, but Cabinet approval and security clearance are still pending before commercial services can begin. BulletsIn The Digital Communications Commission approved a spectrum charge of 5% of adjusted gross revenue for satellite broadband services in September 2026. The charge works out to
On 13 May at 1:02 a.m. EDT, SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket’s booster, B1067, flew for the 28th time—breaking its own reuse record. Just hours earlier, another Falcon 9 had launched 26 satellites from California, highlighting SpaceX’s rapid launch capability. BulletsIn Falcon 9 launched
On 13 May at 1:02 a.m. EDT, SpaceX launched 28 Starlink satellites from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Falcon 9 rocket’s booster, B1067, flew for the 28th time—breaking its own reuse record. Just hours earlier, another Falcon 9 had launched 26 satellites from California, highlighting SpaceX’s rapid launch capability. BulletsIn Falcon 9 launched
Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to introduce Starlink internet services in India. The deal is subject to SpaceX receiving the necessary authorizations from the Indian government. This partnership follows a similar announcement by Bharti Airtel the previous day. BulletsIn Jio has entered into a partnership
Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries, has signed an agreement with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to introduce Starlink internet services in India. The deal is subject to SpaceX receiving the necessary authorizations from the Indian government. This partnership follows a similar announcement by Bharti Airtel the previous day. BulletsIn Jio has entered into a partnership
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, which has dominated high-speed satellite internet, is now facing growing competition from Chinese state-backed SpaceSail and other rivals, including Amazon’s Project Kuiper. China’s rapid expansion into low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks threatens to challenge Starlink’s leadership, with SpaceSail aiming to deploy thousands of satellites by 2030. Meanwhile, concerns are rising
Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite network, which has dominated high-speed satellite internet, is now facing growing competition from Chinese state-backed SpaceSail and other rivals, including Amazon’s Project Kuiper. China’s rapid expansion into low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks threatens to challenge Starlink’s leadership, with SpaceSail aiming to deploy thousands of satellites by 2030. Meanwhile, concerns are rising
