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TRAI proposes a new satellite network provider authorisation
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TRAI can recommend but not compel: the Telecommunications Act 2023 satcom authorisation GS3 answer
TRAI suggests a dedicated authorisation for satellite network providers.
Why it matters: general awareness
What you need to know
2 ମିନିଟ
On 5 November 2026 TRAI recommended a new Satellite Communication Network provider authorisation under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
The recommendation is non-binding on the Department of Telecommunications.
ଉତ୍ସ: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
ମୁଖ୍ୟ ତଥ୍ୟ
Remember these
- On 5 November 2026 TRAI recommended a new Satellite Communication Network provider authorisation.
- The recommendation falls under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
- TRAI's recommendations are non-binding on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
- The Telecommunications Act, 2023 replaced the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
- Syllabus link: GS3 Science and Technology, telecom.
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ · ମେନ୍ସ
How the exam will ask it
ପ୍ରିଲିମ୍ସ
- TRAI's recommendations to the Government on authorisations are advisory and not binding on the DoT.
- The Telecommunications Act, 2023 replaced the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
- TRAI has recommended a dedicated authorisation for Satellite Communication Network providers.
ମେନ୍ସ
GS3 (Science and Technology, telecom). Issue: satcom needs a clear licensing route; the Telecommunications Act, 2023 provides the authorisation framework and TRAI has proposed a dedicated satellite network provider authorisation. Implication: the DoT can accept, modify or reject this advice, so regulatory clarity depends on its decision; the way forward is timely notification of rules that balance competition, spectrum and security.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Consider the following statements about satellite communication regulation in India:
- TRAI's recommendations to the Government on authorisations are non-binding.
- The Telecommunications Act, 2023 replaced the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither 1 nor 2
ଉତ୍ତର ଦେଖନ୍ତୁ
ଉତ୍ତର: C — Correct answer: Both 1 and 2. TRAI's recommendations are advisory, and the Telecommunications Act, 2023 replaced the 1885 Telegraph Act.
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