Explainer: Why is India indecisive on satellite internet policy?
Have the pricing and spectrum terms been decided?
No, the department of telecommunications (DoT) is yet to finalize the spectrum allocation, pricing and other terms for satellite internet companies. In May 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recommended that satellite communication companies pay 4% of their adjusted gross revenue (AGR) or ₹3,500 per MHz, whichever is higher, as spectrum charges to the government. To deter companies from encroaching on urban markets, Trai also recommended an additional annual fee of ₹500 per subscriber for urban fixed satellite service providers.
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