India’s First Private Satellite Broadband Service (2025)
Exam Level: UPSC / Science & Technology | Content Type: Notes + MCQs
🚀 1️⃣ Historic Approval
Ananth Technologies (Hyderabad) has received approval from IN-SPACe to launch India’s first private satellite broadband service.
📡 Operational Target: By 2028
🇮🇳 Satellites: Fully Made in India
🌐 Sector: Space-based Internet Services
🌍 2️⃣ Global Competition
This move places India’s private sector in direct competition with global satellite internet giants:
- Starlink (Elon Musk)
- OneWeb (Bharti Global & UK Govt.)
- Amazon Project Kuiper
📶 3️⃣ Key Benefits
- Direct-to-home satellite broadband connectivity
- Improved internet access in rural & remote areas
- Supports Digital India mission
- Enhances self-reliance in space technology
🌾 Focus: Bridging the digital divide in underserved regions.
📝 4️⃣ Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Question 1:
First Indian private company approved for satellite broadband?
A) ISRO
B) Ananth Technologies
C) OneWeb
D) Reliance Jio
Answer: B
Explanation: Ananth Technologies received IN-SPACe approval.
First Indian private company approved for satellite broadband?
A) ISRO
B) Ananth Technologies
C) OneWeb
D) Reliance Jio
Answer: B
Explanation: Ananth Technologies received IN-SPACe approval.
Question 2:
Expected operational year?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2028
D) 2030
Answer: C
Explanation: The service is expected to begin by 2028.
Expected operational year?
A) 2025
B) 2026
C) 2028
D) 2030
Answer: C
Explanation: The service is expected to begin by 2028.
Question 3:
Which body granted approval?
A) ISRO
B) TRAI
C) IN-SPACe
D) DOT
Answer: C
Explanation: IN-SPACe authorized the private satellite broadband project.
Which body granted approval?
A) ISRO
B) TRAI
C) IN-SPACe
D) DOT
Answer: C
Explanation: IN-SPACe authorized the private satellite broadband project.
Question 4:
Global competitors include:
A) Starlink, OneWeb, Amazon Kuiper
B) Airtel, BSNL, JioFiber
C) DRDO, HAL, BEL
D) Nokia, Samsung, Ericsson
Answer: A
Explanation: These are major global satellite internet providers.
Global competitors include:
A) Starlink, OneWeb, Amazon Kuiper
B) Airtel, BSNL, JioFiber
C) DRDO, HAL, BEL
D) Nokia, Samsung, Ericsson
Answer: A
Explanation: These are major global satellite internet providers.
Question 5:
Main objective of the service?
A) Reduce mobile tariffs
B) Deliver satellite internet to rural & remote areas
C) Replace fiber in cities
D) Improve TV broadcasting
Answer: B
Explanation: The initiative focuses on providing internet access to underserved regions.
Main objective of the service?
A) Reduce mobile tariffs
B) Deliver satellite internet to rural & remote areas
C) Replace fiber in cities
D) Improve TV broadcasting
Answer: B
Explanation: The initiative focuses on providing internet access to underserved regions.
