In Short:
The government has issued a new rule for satellite television broadcasters, saying they need permission from IN-SPACe to use non-Indian satellites starting in April 2025. Only IN-SPACe authorized non-Indian satellites can provide services in India according to the policy released in May 2024. Existing capacity arrangements can continue until March 31, 2025. After this date, only authorized non-Indian satellites can offer services in India. The advisory also states that any new capacity or changes to satellites on non-Indian satellites will need approval through an Indian entity. This rule applies to private TV channel broadcasters and teleport operators.
Government Advisory for Satellite Television Broadcasters
Hey there! So, guess what? The government has issued an advisory for **satellite television broadcasters**. Starting April 1, 2025, they’ll need to get authorisation from the **Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe)** if they want to use non-Indian satellites. How cool is that?
Guidelines for Implementing Indian Space Policy 2023
Back in May 2024, **IN-SPACe** rolled out some norms, guidelines, and procedures (NGP) related to the Indian Space Policy 2023. According to these guidelines, only non-Indian satellites authorised by **IN-SPACe** will be allowed to offer services in India. Exciting stuff, right?
Changes in Capacity Provision from Non-Indian Satellite Operators
Up until March 31, 2025, the current provisions for capacity (in frequency bands such as C, Ku, or Ka) from non-Indian satellite operators can continue. However, after that date, only **IN-SPACe** authorised non-Indian geostationary (GSO) satellites and/or non-geostationary (NGSO) satellite constellations can provide space-based communication/broadcast services in India. Woah!
Important Details for Private Television Channel Broadcasters
Listen up, **private television channel broadcasters** and teleport operators! The government advisory also mentions that any new capacity, additional capacity, or changes to satellites on non-Indian satellites/constellations will need **IN-SPACe** authorisation through an Indian entity for communication/broadcast services within Indian territory. It’s all about following the rules, right?
