Jio receives DoT approval to launch satellite-based broadband services

September 14, 2022

Share via:

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reportedly approved a unit of telecom operator Reliance Jio Infocomm to provide global mobile personal communication by satellite (GMPCS) services in India.

According to news agency PTI, Jio Satellite Communications Ltd (JSCL), the satellite unit of Reliance Jio Infocomm, has received a ‘letter of intent’ (LoI) from the telecom department stating that the company can begin offering satellite communication services. In the permitted service areas, Jio can now provide GMPCS services, including voice and data services, via satellite. GMPCS networks can use three types of satellites: low-earth orbit (LEO), medium-earth orbit (MEO), and geosynchronous orbit (GEO) (GEO). The GMPCS licence is valid for twenty years.

Disclaimer

We strive to uphold the highest ethical standards in all of our reporting and coverage. We StartupNews.fyi want to be transparent with our readers about any potential conflicts of interest that may arise in our work. It’s possible that some of the investors we feature may have connections to other businesses, including competitors or companies we write about. However, we want to assure our readers that this will not have any impact on the integrity or impartiality of our reporting. We are committed to delivering accurate, unbiased news and information to our audience, and we will continue to uphold our ethics and principles in all of our work. Thank you for your trust and support.

Previous News

Blockchain unicorn 5ire acquired a stake in Network Capital

Next News

NFT players bet big on the UAE, with the market expected to reach $5 billion by 2028

Editorial Team

StartupNews.fyi is a leading global startup and technology media platform known for its end-to-end coverage of the startup ecosystem across India and key international markets. Launched with the vision of becoming a single gateway for founders, investors, and ecosystem enablers, StartupNews.fyi has grown steadily over the years by publishing tens of thousands of verified news stories, insights, and ecosystem updates, reaching millions of startup enthusiasts every month through its digital platforms and communities.