8 years, 9 months ago

DoT, Trai push for satellite use for telecom services

Department of Telecom and regulator Trai today favoured use of satellites along with other available technology to provide digital connectivity in the country. He said that satellite connectivity has already become integral part of of various project under the Department of Telecom like Bharat Net, connectivity for Lakshadweep islands etc. “Looking at the diversity of the country … to make connectivity available to all satellite communication has its role to play,” Deepak said at India Satcom 2016. “Satellite Communication is one of the more important means of achieving broadband to the rural and remote areas and for fulfilling the goals of Governments Digital India initiative,” he said.

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