The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), organized a workshop on "Advanced Satellite Communication Technologies and Service Quality Benchmarking" on June 18, 2026, at TEC Headquarters in New Delhi. The workshop brought together key stakeholders from government bodies, regulatory authorities, academia, international organizations, and the satellite ecosystem, including representatives from IN-SPACe, European Space Agency (ESA), IIT Delhi, and major satellite operators.
Prominent participants included NGSO (Non-Geostationary Orbit) and GSO (Geostationary Orbit) satellite operators such as Amazon Kuiper Services India Private Limited, JIO Satellite Communications Limited, OneWeb India Communications Private Limited, Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, Nelco Limited, and Hughes Communications India. These operators shared insights on the evolving satellite broadband landscape, deployment challenges, and technological innovations aimed at expanding connectivity.
The workshop focused on deep-dive discussions covering several key areas: emerging trends in satellite communications, integration of satellite systems with terrestrial 5G and 6G networks through Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), spectrum-sharing models and interoperability frameworks, global developments and deployment experiences in satellite broadband, Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) approaches, and opportunities and challenges in satellite-enabled connectivity. Efficient spectrum management and the convergence of satellite and terrestrial networks were central to the agenda.
TEC emphasized that regular dialogue through such workshops with stakeholders is vital for keeping pace with technological advancements, aligning standards, and adopting international best practices. The insights and recommendations from the workshop are expected to contribute significantly to the evolution of India's digital communications framework, the development of future service quality benchmarks, and the advancement of a resilient and inclusive satellite communications ecosystem.