Eutelsat OneWeb seeks security clearance for India satellite broadband launch
Eutelsat OneWeb is seeking an urgent security nod and spectrum assignment to begin satellite broadband services in India, initially targeting businesses. Starlink and Jio Satellite are also awaiting approvals, setting up a competitive race for India’s satellite connectivity market.
What happened
Eutelsat OneWeb seeks urgent security clearance to launch satellite broadband in India, where it targets businesses. Starlink and Jio Satellite also await
Key facts
- More than 18 months
- January 2025
- August 2021
- 2022
- November 2023
- More than 600 LEO satellites
- 72 satellites
- October 2022
- March 2023
- Nearly 30,000 satellites
- Multi-billion-dollar investment
Why this matters
The pending launch race makes India a priority market for partnerships in enterprise connectivity, distribution, ground infrastructure, and regulated spectrum access.