Ministry of Communications press release · 8 April 2026 · pibtracker filter

TRAI releases a consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers

PRID2250220 MinistryMinistry of Communications Released8 April 2026 Reading6 min

Posted On: 08 APR 2026 6:59PM by PIB Delhi The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers . DoT conveyed to TRAI on 03.07.2025 that “the Government proposes the introduction of a Satellite Communication Network (SCN) Authorisation under Section 3(1)(b) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023” and requested TRAI to “provide terms and conditions for Satellite Communication Network (SCN) authorisation including provision of assignment of spectrum for both feeder link as well as user link under such authorisation.” In this regard, TRAI has issued a consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers for seeking comments and counter-comments from stakeholders. Written comments on the issues, raised through the consultation paper, are invited from stakeholders by 06.05.2026 and counter-comments by 20.05.2026. The consultation paper is available at the TRAI's website ( www.trai.gov.in ). The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form, at advmn@trai.gov.in . For any clarification/ information, Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor (Networks, Spectrum & Licensing), TRAI may be contacted at telephone number +91-11-20907758. **** NJ/RG (Release ID: 2250220) Visitor Counter : 710 Read this release in: Urdu , हिन्दी Ministry of Communications TRAI releases a consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers Posted On: 08 APR 2026 6:59PM by PIB Delhi The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers . DoT conveyed to TRAI on 03.07.2025 that “the Government proposes the introduction of a Satellite Communication Network (SCN) Authorisation under Section 3(1)(b) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023” and requested TRAI to “provide terms and conditions for Satellite Communication Network (SCN) authorisation including provision of assignment of spectrum for both feeder link as well as user link under such authorisation.” In this regard, TRAI has issued a consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers for seeking comments and counter-comments from stakeholders. Written comments on the issues, raised through the consultation paper, are invited from stakeholders by 06.05.2026 and counter-comments by 20.05.2026. The consultation paper is available at the TRAI's website ( www.trai.gov.in ). The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form, at advmn@trai.gov.in . For any clarification/ information, Shri Akhilesh Kumar Trivedi, Advisor (Networks, Spectrum & Licensing), TRAI may be contacted at telephone number +91-11-20907758. **** NJ/RG (Release ID: 2250220) The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has today released a consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers. DoT conveyed to TRAI on 03.07.2025 that “the Government proposes the introduction of a Satellite Communication Network (SCN) Authorisation under Section 3(1)(b) of the Telecommunications Act, 2023” and requested TRAI to “provide terms and conditions for Satellite Communication Network (SCN) authorisation including provision of assignment of spectrum for both feeder link as well as user link under such authorisation.” In this regard, TRAI has issued a consultation paper on the Framework for Satellite Communication Network Authorisation, and Assignment of Spectrum to Satellite Communication Network Providers for seeking comments and counter-comments from stakeholders. Written comments on the issues, raised through the consultation paper, are invited from stakeholders by 06.05.2026 and counter-comments by 20.05.2026. The consultation paper is available at the TRAI's website (<a href="http://www.trai.gov.in" target="_blank">www.trai.gov.in</a>). The comments and counter-comments may be sent, preferably in electronic form, at <a href="mailto:advmn@trai.gov.in">advmn@trai.gov.in</a>. 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