Three officials who were aware of the affairs who demanded anonymity because the subject is currently in discussions, said the expansion of the spectrum test is essential because OneWeb has met almost 80% of the security requirements of the Ministry of Telecommunications (DOT), the last bit represents a significant technological challenge.
“The dot can extend the timeline for the use of the Provisional Spectrum to provide the time to achieve full compliance,” one of the three officials mentioned above said. “SIO platforms have not yet provided such an application.”
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The calls that have given two of the officials include the establishment of network inspections and monitoring centers in the country, providing control of Indian telemetry-government of the country-on the country and monitoring of satellites on the basis of transmitted data. Indian authorities require telemetry and inspection of satellites serving Indian users must be made from India to ensure national security and sovereignty data.
At the same time, managers near OneWeb do not expect it to be a long -term obstacle, although it could be a challenge for OneWeb to start its commercial services. A executive worker close to OneWeb and Jio, who requires anonymity, said that some regulations “are always aspirive, which are also known to the law enforcement authorities that they will require continuous improvement”.
“The services can start as soon as the spectrum is allocated, and the effort to comply with the regulations will continue with them,” added the Executive Director.
Certainly, OneWeb was the first SATCOM company to obtain a GMPC license (global mobile personal communication from Satellite) from DOT, which entitles the company in the operation of satellite communication services in India, in April 2022. The Provisional Spectrum started with Dot. £1,10,000 for a six -month period.
E -maly sent to OneWeb India, Jio Platforms and Telecommunications Department were unanswered until the press.
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The senior consultant who works with both operators said that SpaceX Elon Musk will also face the same obstacle. “There is a clear guideline on safety regulations that are maintained closely and in their current format. Although adherence adds some technical burden, other geography has offered a similar precedent in the interest of national security and probably should not be a challenge in the long run,” said the consultant.
Mint informed in March that by June the allocation of the Center for Satellite Internet Services for satellite Internet services will be held. The government will administratively assign to the satellite spectrum companies to offer the Internet in India for a fee.
Hard standards
Shivaji Chatterjee, CEO, President and CEO of Hughes Communications India, OneWeb satellite distributor in the country, said the Indian security standards of Satcom differ from global standards and among the strictest.
“Compliance with these standards may require considerable efforts, both in terms of configuration of existing management systems and with new equipment,” Chatterjee said. “India seems to want as much local checks as possible about constellations, gates and terminals in the country, and also does not want any external control or visibility to Indian terminals.
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Meanwhile, the Indian Association of SATCOM Industry (SIA) does not take into account the Ministry of Communication any representation on safety regulations for SATCOM services, according to the CEO of the body, the CEO of the body. Sia counts Hughes and Luxembourg satellite operator SES as its members, along with other key satellite operators around the world, such as Inmarsat, Intensat and Telesat.
“The rules are essential in the interest of national security, which is important, especially today,” Prakash said. “All operators have also realized this, and they are trying to comply with the regulations in the best possible way. All the things considered, the assignment of the spectrum and the start of Satcom services are expected this year, even if specific compliance areas are achieved.”
The Jio platforms, which are also on the Satcom market with their broadband service “joospacefiber” through a common enterprise, did not request an extension of their test phase, said powerful performance at Mint.
Jiaa’s request for a test spectrum was certainly made by someweb some time, giving him more time in his hand to fully adhere to the safety instructions of Satcom. Jio is the use of satellites on the middle country (Meo) compared to Oneweb’s Low Earth Orbit (Leo) is also fundamentally different in terms of technology, which distinguishes the complexity of security requirements for both operators.
The Jio-Ses Satcom uses six Meo satellites, while OneWeb operates a 630 Leo Satellites constellation offering connectivity around the world.
Other bailiffs close to these two operators also said that the “final 5%” is a key obstacle to clean Oneweb. “More exams are in a few weeks. No company will be fulfilled and the center may have to release the rules and understand the way the networks and constellations are designed,” said this Executive Director, adding that satellite telemetry control is a comprehensive process to achieve and observe.
This is because the constellation Leo is constantly orbiting the Earth and brightens connectivity in the distribution of relays into various geography. As a result, an individually localization spectrum in a certain geography is a complex technical task.
Vinish Bawa, head of partner and telecommunications in the consulting company PricewaterhouseCoopers India added that the current regulatory wound is “a clear book for players looking at the market – be locals, stay safe and gain confidence”.
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