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Indian broadcasters shift ops to satellites of non-Chinese cos

Indian broadcasters have fully transitioned to non-Chinese satellite operations following a government directive against China-linked players. Satellite providers like Chinasat and ApStar are now barred from offering services in India, with AsiaSat receiving a limited three-month extension for specific international and occasional use. This shift impacts AsiaSat's significant market share, as broadcasters move to local GSAT and US-based Intelsat satellites.

4 Apr 2026 12:48 am