The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on April 08, 2026, issued the consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has released a consultation paper on Satellite Communication Network (SCN) authorisation and spectrum assignment.
• The proposal follows a request from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Telecommunications Act, 2023 to define terms and conditions for SCN authorisation.
• The framework includes provisions for spectrum assignment for both feeder links and user links.
• TRAI has invited stakeholder comments by May 06, 2026, and counter-comments by May 20, 2026.
[Press Release No 50/2026]
