1️⃣ Local manufacturing requirement
Satellite communication companies will have to get 20% of the equipment of their satellite network manufactured within the Indian border. Its aim is to promote local industry and create employment in the country.
2️⃣ Data localization
Companies will have to ensure that the data of Indian users is stored and transmitted only in India. It will not be routed through foreign gateways.
3️⃣ Mandatory use of NavIC
India’s regional satellite navigation system, NavIC, will be incorporated in the terminals of satellite communication companies. Under this scheme, companies will have to make full use of NavIC by 2029.
4️⃣ National security measures
Companies will have to track user activities in special surveillance areas designated for national security, especially near border areas.
5️⃣ Legal monitoring and cooperation
Companies will have to cooperate with Indian security agencies and law enforcement agencies. They will have to provide information on user activities in real time.
6️⃣ Monitoring of data traffic
The Indian government wants to ensure that the data of Indian users is not connected to foreign servers or networks. Companies have to ensure that the data remains within the Indian border.
7️⃣ Provision of security clearance
Companies will have to obtain security clearance before starting their services in India. Along with this, they will need separate security clearances for voice and data services.
8️⃣ Border security measures
Under special surveillance areas, companies will have to provide real-time information of the location and activities of user terminals to security agencies.
9️⃣ Construction of Indian data centers
Companies will have to set up their data centers in Indian territory. All data will be processed and stored in these data centers.
🔟 Spectrum allocation by TRAI
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) is working on guidelines for spectrum allocation for satellite communication companies, so that companies can start their services in India more effectively.
