Starlink To Witness Spectrum Challenges? Pricing Changes Possible With Shorter Spectrum Allocation News24 –

 With the addition of the new Starlink debut in India the telecom regulatory authority of India, is likely to step beyond the norm to make a significant recommendation about the allocation of the new satellite broadband spectrum. This would lead to the possible use of Starlink internet in India. As per recent updates the new test can favorably change the telecom landscape of India. 

The proposed framework for the new plans involves a five-year long period of spectrum allocation. However, Starlink has been advocating for a 20-year license. TRAI has had an inclination towards a shorter licensing period in alignment with the interest of Indian telecom companies such as Reliance and Airtel which support a three-year to five-year duration. The shorter period would be aimed at for understanding how the market stabilizes before making long-term commitments. 

Starlink seeks a prolonged spectrum allocation to ensure that it can provide the Indian users with affordable pricing and long term business plans. The partnerships that have become the subject matter of headlines are based on the possibility of Starlink getting regulatory approval. However the development is a welcome step to the overall development of the satellite internet segment in India. 

Satellite Spectrum Pricing 

Pricing for satellite spectrum would possibly be lower than that of the traditional licenses that are offered for a span of 20 years. The aim is to make satellite aided internet connectivity to be much more accessible promoting competition and innovation in the sector. Reports suggest that TRAI would finalize the duration and spectrum pricing within a month subsequently submitting them to the Indian telecom ministry. Since this is the first satellite spectrum analysis it can further influence the upcoming new additions to the competitive landscape of the internet world.