Bharti Airtel urges the Indian government to enforce same rules for satellite communication providers using mobile spectrum to ensure fair competition.
Bharti Airtel has formally requested that the Indian government enforce a same service, same rules policy regarding satellite communication providers. The company argues that if satcom players utilize spectrum to provide mobile-like services, they should be subject to identical requirements as traditional operators.
Regulatory and Financial Obligations
Airtel emphasizes that satcom providers must adhere to the same licensing, regulatory, and financial requirements as traditional telecom service providers. These obligations include spectrum usage charges and entry fees to ensure fair competition.
Airtel maintains that this approach is essential to maintain a level playing field and prevent regulatory arbitrage in the evolving telecommunications landscape. The company stresses that fair competition requires identical oversight for all entities operating in the same space.
