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𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦-𝐀𝐆𝐑 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐇𝐳? The telecom regulator has invited stakeholders seeking to launch satellite broadband services, OneWeb, Kuiper, Starlink, Globalstar and the Reliance-SES combine their views on the pricing methodology and terms and conditions of allocating satellite spectrum to companies. This is in response to the consultation paper released by TRAI on 'Terms and Conditions for the Assignment of Spectrum for Certain Satellite-Based Commercial Communication Services'. The Authority is exploring models for pricing the satellite spectrum, which is linked to either adjusted gross revenue (AGR) of the service providers, the per-MHz quantity of spectrum held by them, or any other model. Charging based on AGR, would mean that the pricing model would be flexible and only aligned to the financial performance of the satellite operators. The other model, a per-MHz spectrum held, is commonly used in other countries. The deadline for receiving comments is October 18, and counter comments October 25. #satellite #spectrum #broadband #regulator #stakeholders #telecom

𝐃𝐨𝐓 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 DoT likely to approach TRAI for satcom spectrum allocation and license framework The Department of Telecommunications is likely to approach TRAI to seek the regulator's views on the method and pricing for the allocation of spectrum and scope of licenses to be issued for satcom services. TRAI had floated a consultation paper on "Assignment of Spectrum for Space-based Communication Services" on April 6, 2023, but returned the reference to DoT after the announcement of the new Telecommunication Act, that said, satellite communication companies can get spectrum without auction for point-to-point communications. #trai #satcom #communication #spectrum #satellite

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5G from space holds the promise to make mobile connectivity accessible to everyone, everywhere. This week on #ConstellationsPodcast, we spoke with Lucas Hansen of Keysight Technologies about the opportunities, challenges, use cases and future of 5G. 5G is a single technology standard that enables MNOs and satellite service providers to deliver nearly instantaneous connectivity for a large number of devices globally. Want to learn more about the transformational power of 5G in the world of satcom? Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/eYgsgmNg #5G #satcom #satellite

"As demand for satellite services grows, managing interference, expanding coverage to remote areas, and supporting high-throughput payloads will drive the ground stations to have greater flexibility and efficiency. MPG offers broadband Fan-In and Fan-Out solutions essential for optimizing the performance and capacity of satellite communications systems." Read more of about SATCOM Ground Station Routing White Paper here: https://ow.ly/aEMR50SxfWG

Satellite network operator SES announced announced on Tuesday 30th that it was acquiring one of the longest established satellite players, Intelsat, in a US$3.1 bn cash deal after a turbulent few years for the company. This deal follows on the back of a tie up between Viasat and Inmarsat in 2021 and Eutelsat and OneWeb in 2022. In the attached paper I argue that the relatively small size of the revenue pool may present challenges for heavily operationally geared satellite operators and that direct-to-device services are unlikely to materially change the economics of the satellite business model. Consolidation is inevitable and there will be first mover advantages in creating the optimal combinations - some casualties will be inevitable amongst those that are slow to respond to the threat from well financed players such as Starlink. Just like the mobile industry, consolidation is essential to realise economies of scale. However, it will be interesting to see what regulatory or competition concerns are raised, if any and by whom as the industry continues to consolidate.

GPS jamming is something we receive more and more testimonies about in several parts of Europe and the world. And in the #satcom sphere, it can turn into quite an issue, making it difficult to connect to satellite broadband. Good news is, the Satcube terminals function without GPS or location sharing - so they're not affected by jamming 💪. Pretty neat, right? Read the full article here👇 https://lnkd.in/dMTJNjN8 #satellitecommunications #spacetech #satcube

Despite advancements in technology and increased competition among service providers, the feasibility of offering free in flight connectivity remains constrained by the substantial investment required to ensure seamless connectivity at cruising altitudes. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3ThCgsW #Satellite #SatelliteInsights

Wondering if Starlink would close the gaps in your radio coverage? Stop by IWCE booth # 1504 to learn more about how you can harness the power of satellite networks for your LMRs. Starlink, OneWeb, and other satellite providers are changing the landscape of land mobile radio networks. It's now more affordable than ever to achieve multi-network redundancy for a truly reliable LMR network anywhere. The Skymira P25 IP Relay (P25-IPR) makes it easy to take advantage of these satellite networks for your existing P25 radios.    Automatic failover with the P25-IPR ensures agencies and organizations don’t lose communications during outages. This means critical comms are not lost when FirstNet and other networks go down. STARLINK OneWeb Technologies Skymira International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) #Satellite #SatComs #wirelesscommunications #IWCE24 #starlink #oneweb

Today’s the last day of SATELLITE 2024, but there’s still time to swing by booth 2112. We’re excited to discuss how our test and measurement solutions can solve complex challenges for #satellite communications systems. https://hubs.la/Q02qg8Xs0 #SATShow #TestAndMeasurement