New Delhi, Sep 12 : Satellite internet service provider Hughes Communications India on Monday announced the commercial launch of India’s first high-throughput satellite (HTS) broadband service, powered by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) as the Elon Musk-owned SpaceX has canceled its affordable internet service Starlink in the country.The service is designed to provide high-speed broadband throughout the country including in the remotest areas that are beyond the reach of terrestrial networks, thereby connecting government and corporate networks.
“At ISRO, we are determined to explore and expand the ways we can collaborate with the private sector to improve the lives of people and overcome the digital divide” said Dr.S Somnath, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, ISRO.
“”With the new HTS capabilities that are powered by ISRO satellites We are sure that HCI will continue to offer superior quality satellite broadband services, and will further improve the connectivity experience, which will accelerate India’s digital transformation,”” Somnath added.
HCI offers satellite broadband to more than 200,000 commercial and government websites in India and supports enterprises as well as strategic state and central government projects.
With over 75 satellites and satellites, the Hughes JUPITER System is the most widely used standard for both conventional and high-throughput satellites around the world.
“Available across the country broadband HTS from Hughes highlights our long-standing commitment to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed broadband that is multi-megabit at affordable prices,” said Partho Banerjee President and managing director of HCI.
“This new broadband service will cater to the high-bandwidth needs of government agencies and financial institutions as well as mining and energy firms, and other companies, both large and small, and will help join India to a future that is unlimited,” he added.
The broadband HTS service provided by Hughes connects Ku-band capacity of ISRO’s GSAT-11 satellite and GSAT-29 satellite with Hughes JUPITER Platform ground technology in order to offer high-speed broadband throughout India including in the remotest areas that are beyond the reach of terrestrial networks.
The service can be used to support applications like Wi-Fi hotspots to provide community internet access; managed SDWAN solutions, backhaul to expand the reach of mobile networks, as well as satellite internet for small-scale businesses.
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