Satellite internet service: Preparations are in full swing to start satellite internet service in India. Along with the country’s two major telecom companies, Elon Musk’s company Starlink and Amazon’s Kuiper are also in this race. As soon as these companies get regulatory approval, they will start their satellite broadband service in India. The arrival of this service is likely to bring a new revolution in the field of internet connectivity.
How will satellite internet work?
Till now towers and fiber cables were needed for mobile networks, but with the arrival of satellite internet, this entire system will change. In this new technology, internet signal will be directly available in mobile from satellites located in low-earth orbit (LEO – Low Earth Orbit). This means that now fast and stable internet service will be available even in remote areas, where till now mobile towers did not have access.
Which companies are involved in this race?
Many big companies are involved in the race to start satellite broadband in India. These mainly include:
Starlink (branch of Elon Musk’s company SpaceX)
Amazon Kuiper (satellite project of Jeff Bezos’ company)
OneWeb (joint venture of Indian group Bharti Enterprises and the UK government)
Jio and Airtel (Indian telecom companies are also working on their satellite projects)
How will Starlink and Kuiper change the future of the Internet?
- Starlink:
Elon Musk’s Starlink service is already available in beta version in many countries.
It provides internet service through LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite.
Capable of providing speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps.
It will help in increasing internet access especially in rural and remote areas.
- Amazon Kuiper:
This project of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will also provide internet service through LEO satellite.
Amazon Kuiper plans to start its services in the Indian market.
The company has already launched some of its satellites and the rest are undergoing testing.
What are the benefits of satellite internet?
Internet access anywhere: Satellite internet service will make high-speed internet available even in remote areas.
Fast and stable connection: There will be no need for mobile towers, so signals can be received directly at any place.
Helpful in disaster management: This technology will prove useful when mobile networks get disrupted during natural disasters.
New way for 5G: With the help of satellite, 5G signals will be directly available in mobile phones, which will make network coverage faster.
What can be the challenges?
High cost: Satellite internet can cost more initially.
Regulatory permission: Getting approval from the Government of India can be a challenge for companies.
Technical hurdles: There may be a slight delay in data transmission in satellite internet.
When will the service start in India?
After getting approval from the government, companies like Starlink, Kuiper and OneWeb can start their services in India in the next 1-2 years. Jio and Airtel are also working fast on their projects.
Satellite internet will prove to be a big step in India’s digital development. This technology can revolutionize internet connectivity in rural areas, mountainous areas and border areas. A new era of internet is going to start soon in India, where 5G signal will be available directly in the phone without any mobile tower.
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