Trai chief says India can build on satcom momentum
In short
Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Tuesday that satellite communications in India is at a major turning point. He spoke at the Viasat 'Space for Good' India 2026 challenge and cited satellite broadband, backhaul, maritime and aviation links, remote services and disaster-resilience networks.
The point is that India could grow this market if terminals become cheaper and spectrum is used well. The reporting does not say any new rule or deal was announced.
What the reporting says
Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said satellite communications in India is at a major commercial and technological inflection point on Tuesday at the Viasat 'Space for Good' India 2026 challenge. He pointed to uses including satellite broadband, cellular backhaul, maritime and aviation connectivity, remote area services and disaster resilience networks. The reporting says he called for affordable user terminals, efficient spectrum use, local manufacturing and viable commercial models, but no policy decision was reported.
Why it matters
Trai Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti said on Tuesday that satellite communications in India is near a major commercial and technological turning point at the Viasat 'Space for Good' India 2026 challenge. He highlighted possible uses for broadband, backhaul, maritime and aviation connectivity, remote services and disaster-resilience networks. He also said progress would depend on affordable terminals, efficient spectrum use, local manufacturing and viable commercial models. No policy change or timeline was reported.