India's Telecom Regulator, TRAI, will initiate a consultation process within a month to establish terms, conditions, and modalities for administratively allocating spectrum for satellite-based telecom services. TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti highlighted the growth of India's satellite communications industry and its potential to advance the nation. The government has requested TRAI's input on spectrum allocation for specific satellite-based services, with a consultation paper expected by early September covering pricing and related topics.
