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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.