India, March 7 -- In anticipation of the imminent launch of satellite communication (satcom) services in India, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has now made it mandatory for satellite equipment, including user terminals and gateways, to undergo testing and certification.

Many players are waiting for government approval to start their services. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) mandates that all companies must test and certify their satcom equipment before integrating it into their infrastructure. Companies that import this equipment have also been instructed to comply. This requirement will come into effect in August 2025. Satcom businesses will now be required to test and certify non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satell...