The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has approved satellite-based direct-to-device (D2D) service. Along with this, the regulator has recommended new rules for this new technology.

Twenty-year license provision for companies

Under this service, there is a provision to grant a license period of 20 years to companies. This arrangement includes companies such as Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea, besides Starlink and Eutelsat OneWeb.

Connectivity in remote areas and pending terms

With the use of this technology, network will be easily available in mountains, forests, and during disasters even in the absence of mobile towers. However, the final terms regarding license fee and spectrum allocation are not yet fully clear.