Satellite operator Intelsat announced it became one of the first foreign satellite operators to receive approval from the Indian government to provide extensive satellite coverage directly to India’s broadcast media companies.
According to Intelsat, this is a significant regulatory achievement that accelerates its path to offering new services and further investments in India.
The company has secured authorisation for four geostationary (GEO) satellites providing C-band coverage over the country: IS-17, IS-20, IS-36 and IS-39 satellites.
The approved fleet will primarily serve India’s dynamic broadcast media industry, enabling enhanced content delivery and distribution capabilities across the subcontinent and from India to other regions of the world.
“This approval represents a significant step forward in Intelsat’s contribution to India’s space commerce sector, a source of great national pride,” said Gaurav Kharod, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at Intelsat.
“Our extensive satellite network with four satellites covering the region will provide Indian broadcasters with reliable, high-quality connectivity solutions that meet their evolving needs. This authorisation enables us to better serve our customers and contribute to India’s growing media landscape,” Kharod added.
