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The Department of Telecom has roped in top scientists from the Indian Space Research Organisation to remove bottlenecks for the use of satellite technologies in improving
penetration of voice telephony and broadband in the country.
DoT and ISRO scientists have already have one round of meeting to discuss issues such as
capacity addition, pricing and changes in policy required to facilitate satellite-based
communications, especially in regions that are remotely located.
Big challenge
The big challenge for satellite communication is that there is not enough capacity on ISRO
transponders and existing users such as DTH operators and VSAT companies have to depend on foreign transponders.
According to senior DoT officials, even the capacity provided
through Antrix Corporation (unit under the Department of Space) is expensive compared to other communication media.
DoT had recently requested the Department of Space to reduce tariffs for providing connectivity in
places such as Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
There is also considerable delay in clearing VSAT permits due to cumbersome procedural
requirements.
These approvals are given by
DoT and the DoS.
Single window clearance DoT has proposed that a single window
clearance mechanism should be developed by including a representative from the Department of Space in the Telecom Commission, the highest decision making body in the Telecom Department.
According to Euroconsult, a global consulting firm specialising in space markets, the demand for regular satellite capacity in India
has been growing at over 6 per cent between 2008 and 2013 and now reached 214 transponder equivalents.
ISRO/Antrix provides 43 per cent of the commercial demand for
satellite capacity in India on its own satellites,with the majority being provided by foreign
satellite operators.
In order to meet the growing demand in the country, ISRO
currently leases around 90 transponders,from foreign satellite operators SES, Measat,SingTel, Asiasat, Intelsat and IPStar.
read more at : http://m.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/tech-news/dot-ropes-in-isro-scientists-to-explore-use-of-satellite-for-broadband/article6469228.ece/
penetration of voice telephony and broadband in the country.
DoT and ISRO scientists have already have one round of meeting to discuss issues such as
capacity addition, pricing and changes in policy required to facilitate satellite-based
communications, especially in regions that are remotely located.
Big challenge
The big challenge for satellite communication is that there is not enough capacity on ISRO
transponders and existing users such as DTH operators and VSAT companies have to depend on foreign transponders.
According to senior DoT officials, even the capacity provided
through Antrix Corporation (unit under the Department of Space) is expensive compared to other communication media.
DoT had recently requested the Department of Space to reduce tariffs for providing connectivity in
places such as Arunachal Pradesh and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
There is also considerable delay in clearing VSAT permits due to cumbersome procedural
requirements.
These approvals are given by
DoT and the DoS.
Single window clearance DoT has proposed that a single window
clearance mechanism should be developed by including a representative from the Department of Space in the Telecom Commission, the highest decision making body in the Telecom Department.
According to Euroconsult, a global consulting firm specialising in space markets, the demand for regular satellite capacity in India
has been growing at over 6 per cent between 2008 and 2013 and now reached 214 transponder equivalents.
ISRO/Antrix provides 43 per cent of the commercial demand for
satellite capacity in India on its own satellites,with the majority being provided by foreign
satellite operators.
In order to meet the growing demand in the country, ISRO
currently leases around 90 transponders,from foreign satellite operators SES, Measat,SingTel, Asiasat, Intelsat and IPStar.
read more at : http://m.thehindubusinessline.com/features/smartbuy/tech-news/dot-ropes-in-isro-scientists-to-explore-use-of-satellite-for-broadband/article6469228.ece/
