Satellite Internet in India

Internet Penetration

  • Total Internet Subscribers: 1,002.85 million (April–June 2025)
  • Rural Internet Penetration: ~46 subscribers per 100 population
  • There is a need for satellite internet to bridge the digital divide

Private Sector Participation

  • Space sector reforms allow private players across the full value chain
  • Over 10 satellite operators, including licensed Starlink, have entered India
  • Private sector allowed up to 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in satellite services

Satellite Internet Technology

  • Satellite internet provided via Geostationary (GSO) and Non-Geostationary Orbits (NGSO)
  • Transition to Low Earth Orbit (LEO, 400–2,000 km) and Medium Earth Orbit (MEO, 8,000–20,000 km) for lower latency, higher bandwidth, and nationwide coverage
  • High-throughput satellites (HTS) ....
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