Airtel and Jio stand sharply divided on various issues related to satcom and have battled each other over complexities that surround satcom. The rivalry between the two biggies, with other satcom players also divided sharply, continues. A few days ago, they locked horns over the usage and price of satcom.
Internet communication in India has a new battleground called "satcom," different from regular networks. Indian and foreign firms compete for satellite spectrum to access the internet. Disagreements on spectrum allocation methods divide the industry: some prefer government allocation, others auctions. The competition is intense due to more players, including foreign giants like Elon Musk s Starlink and Amazon, unlike the limited private telecom market with Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea.
Bharti Airtel: India s telecom industry is divided over the allocation of satellite spectrum for satellite communication services. Companies like Reliance Jio, Starlink, Amazon, OneWeb, and Tata-Telesat are working on delivering broadband services through satellite constellations.
India s telecom industry is divided over the allocation of satellite spectrum for satellite communication (satcom) services. Companies like Reliance Jio, Starlink, Amazon, OneWeb, and Tata-Telesat are working on delivering broadband services through satellite constellations.
The battle lines are clear satellite companies plus telco Bharti Airtel champion allocation; phone companies Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea demand auctions. Its down to the telecom regulator to take a call, based on which DoT has to decide which way India will go, reports Kalyan Parbat