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Satcom firms flag omission of GMPCS in DoT's draft spectrum allocation rules

Satellite communication firms are concerned over the exclusion of Global Mobile Personal Communications Service (GMPCS) providers from draft rules for administrative spectrum allocation. The Broadband India Forum highlighted this omission, stating it contradicts the Telecommunications Act. While the rules cover various satellite services, GMPCS, explicitly mentioned in the Act for administrative assignment, is missing, creating industry uncertainty. Consultation on the draft rules is ongoing.

24 Jun 2026 1:09 am