India, Sept. 16 -- The government is reportedly keen on launching satellite communication (satcom) services in the country by January 2026.

The telecom department's (DoT) highest decision-making body, the Digital Communication Commission (DCC, or the erstwhile telecom commission), is slated to meet soon to discuss the satcom rollout in the country, The Hindu businessline reported, citing sources.

"We are hopeful of services (satcom) being rolled (out) in December-January time period, as (the) final decision on spectrum pricing would also be announced," a senior government official reportedly said.

Chaired by telecom Secretary, the DCC was reportedly scheduled to take a call on satcom spectrum pricing and distribution by July this year....