OneWeb India is authorized by IN-SPACe to launch its satellite broadband service
OneWeb India has received authorization from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) to launch Eutelsat OneWeb’s commercial satellite broadband services in India. This authorization makes OneWeb India the first organization in India to receive such clearance. According to a company statement, Eutelsat OneWeb, the low earth orbit operator, is a part of the Eutelsat Group.
The Indian Space Promotion and Authorization Centre (IN-SPACe) is a government agency that regulates space activities and grants authorization for conducting space-related operations in the country. Once the government has granted spectrum allocation, Eutelsat OneWeb will be authorized to launch commercial connectivity services.
Bharti Group Chairman and Vice-President (Co-Chair) of the Board of Directors of Eutelsat Group, Sunil Bharti Mittal, said: "We are pleased to note the Indian space regulator’s green light to launch Eutelsat OneWeb’s commercial satellite broadband services in India".
Cyril Dujardin, Co-General Manager of Connectivity at Eutelsat Group, said: "Bridging the connectivity gap around the world requires collaboration across business but also with governments and regulators. We are pleased to have received these approvals from the space regulator that bring the country a significant step closer to providing high-speed connectivity to even the most remote locations. Having completed our LEO constellation last year, we are perfectly placed to deliver this vital connectivity service to businesses across India".
OneWeb India has already acquired the required licenses from the Department of Telecommunications to offer broadband services through satellite connectivity. Additionally, the company has received preliminary approval to set up and run two gateways in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. This will ensure the availability of essential high-speed and low-latency internet connectivity to customers across India when the services are rolled out.
