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Satcom Network Authorisation and Spectrum Framework
The satellite communication network (SCN) provider authorisation is a new licence category that TRAI has proposed under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, letting firms that run satellite gateways sell network capacity to telecom operators, with spectrum given administratively rather than auctioned. It is in the news because TRAI sent its recommendations on 5 November 2026, answering a DoT reference, and the Government now decides whether to adopt them.
Last updated 6 November 20265 min read
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New card: TRAI's 5 November 2026 recommendations for a satellite network licence, administrative spectrum, fees and direct-to-device service, now awaiting DoT's decision.
- satellite communication
- SCN authorisation
- SCNaaS
- satellite spectrum
- direct-to-device
- TRAI recommendations
- Telecommunications Act 2023
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