Measat obtains licence to offer satellite services in India through NSIL
With IN-SPACe's authorisation, Measat is now able to offer space-based communications and broadcasting services in the Indian market, in line with requirements of its space policy for foreign satellite operators.
Measat chief operating officer Yau Chyong Lim said Measat has worked with NSIL in various capacities.
"Their vast experience in India will be a key advantage for Measat in leveraging our capabilities and satellite fleet to support current and future client needs.
"Whether it is in broadcasting, bridging the rural communications gap, or other uses, we are confident that Measat's portfolio of services has broad potential for
application in this region in the coming years," he said in a statement today.
NSIL former chairman and managing director Radhakrishnan Durairaj said through the availability of Measat's capacity, Indian broadcasters will be able to access one of the strongest satellite neighbourhoods in Asia Pacific to offer a wide range of content to a global audience.
He added that as a long-time partner of Measat, NSIL hopes the international collaborations will further contribute to achieving India's national goals for the space industry besides helping local businesses in other sectors reach their growth targets.
NSIL, a government-owned company under India's Department of Space, is a satellite owner and operator, providing services to users from both government and private sectors.
Through NSIL, Measat offers satellite capacity to pay-TV operators and broadcasters in the Indian market, facilitating the distribution of over 600 TV channels and reaching over 11 million direct-to-home customers in India, as well as supports video content distribution across Asia, Australia, Africa and Southern Europe.
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