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Broadcast Pro
28-05-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Intelsat secures approval to launch direct broadcast services
The approval enables Intelsat to expand broadcast media services across Indian subcontinent and around the world. Intelsat has achieved a major regulatory breakthrough by becoming one of the first foreign satellite operators authorised by the Indian government to provide direct satellite coverage to the countrys broadcast media sector. The approval allows the company to operate four geostationary satellitesIS-17, IS-20, IS-36, and IS-39delivering C-band coverage across India. This strategic milestone positions Intelsat to offer advanced satellite services and opens the door for deeper investment in Indias rapidly evolving media and broadcasting landscape. The satellite fleet will enhance content delivery capabilities throughout the subcontinent and facilitate the distribution of Indian media content to international markets. Commenting on the development, Gaurav Kharod, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at Intelsat, said: 'This approval represents a significant step forward in Intelsats contribution to Indias space commerce sector, a source of great national pride. 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 Indias growing media landscape.' Following the authorisation from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Intelsat won new business from three of Indias largest media companies. This new and expanded service will see Intelsat deliver the full portfolio of media content to viewers in India.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Intelsat gets govt nod for direct satellite broadcast services in India
Intelsat, a US-based satellite operator, has secured Indian government approval to directly provide satellite coverage to domestic media organizations. This authorization from IN-SPACe allows Intelsat to operate four geostationary satellites, enhancing content delivery within India and internationally. The move has already led to new business from three major Indian media companies, expanding Intelsat's presence in the region. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads US-based Intelsat has become one of the first foreign satellite operators to get approval from the Indian government to provide direct satellite coverage to domestic media organisations, a move that would allow the company to expand operations in the region. Following the authorisation from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Intelsat won new business from three of India's largest media companies, the US company said in a statement IN-SPACe approval authorises Intelsat to operate four geostationary satellites -- IS-17, IS-20, IS-36, and IS-39 -- offering C-band coverage across India. These satellites will support content delivery and distribution both within the country and beyond its borders."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 said.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Intelsat gets government nod for direct satellite broadcast services in India
Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads US-based Intelsat has become one of the first foreign satellite operators to get approval from the Indian government to provide direct satellite coverage to domestic media organisations, a move that would allow the company to expand operations in the region. Following the authorisation from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Intelsat won new business from three of India's largest media companies, the US company said in a statement IN-SPACe approval authorises Intelsat to operate four geostationary satellites --IS-17, IS-20, IS-36, and IS-39 -- offering C-band coverage across India. These satellites will support content delivery and distribution both within the country and beyond its borders."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 said.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Intelsat wins key India approval to start direct broadcast services
NEW DELHI: USA-headquartered Intelsat has won a key approval from India's space regulator to start providing satellite-based broadcast services . The 'significant regulatory achievement' puts Intelsat on an accelerated path to offering new services, and further extends investment in India, the satellite communications (satcom) company said on Tuesday. The company has secured authorisation for four geostationary (GEO) satellites providing C-band coverage over India through four satellites – IS-17, IS-20, IS-36 and IS-39. The approved satellite fleet will primarily serve India's broadcast media industry , enabling enhanced content delivery and distribution capabilities across the subcontinent and from India to other regions globally. Following the authorisation from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre ( IN-SPACe ), Intelsat won new business from three of India's largest media companies, the company said, adding that the deals will see Intelsat deliver the full portfolio of media content to viewers in India. '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 authorization enables us to better serve our customers and contribute to India's growing media landscape,' said Gaurav Kharod, regional vice president for Asia Pacific at Intelsat.
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Intelsat Wins India Approval for Direct Broadcast Services
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks, 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, a significant regulatory achievement that puts Intelsat on an accelerated path to offering new services and further India investment. The company has secured authorization for four geostationary (GEO) satellites providing C-band coverage over India: IS-17, IS-20, IS-36 and IS-39 satellites. The approved satellite 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 regulatory milestone underscores Intelsat's commitment to expanding its presence in India and fostering technological advancement in the region. '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 authorization enables us to better serve our customers and contribute to India's growing media landscape.' Following the authorization from the Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), Intelsat won new business from three of India's largest media companies. This new and expanded service will see Intelsat deliver the full portfolio of media content to viewers in India. About Intelsat Intelsat's global team of professionals is focused on providing seamless and secure, satellite-based communications to government, NGO and commercial customers through the company's next-generation worldwide network and managed services. Bridging the digital divide by operating one of the world's largest and most advanced satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructures, Intelsat enables people and their tools to speak over oceans, see across continents and listen through the skies to communicate, cooperate and coexist. Since its founding six decades ago, the company has been synonymous with satellite-industry 'firsts' in service to its customers and the planet. Leaning on a legacy of innovation and focusing on addressing a new generation of challenges Intelsat team members now have their sights on the 'next firsts' in space as they disrupt the field and lead in the digital transformation of the industry.
