Eutelsat OneWeb
Indian Army Pioneers Satellite Internet Deployment for Disaster Relief in Sri Lanka: A Technological Breakthrough
Dec 16, 2025 02:00 pm CST
The Indian Army has made history by successfully deploying Eutelsat's OneWeb satellite internet to restore critical communications in flood-ravaged Sri Lanka. This groundbreaking initiative, part of Operation Sagar Bandhu, enabled 24/7 telemedicine services and coordinated relief efforts when terrestrial networks failed. The deployment demonstrates the transformative potential of space-based internet technology in humanitarian disaster response while highlighting regulatory challenges for wider adoption in India.
Elon Musk's Starlink Prepares for Technical and Security Demonstrations in Mumbai to Meet Indian Regulatory Requirements
Oct 29, 2025 07:40 pm CST
Elon Musk's Starlink is scheduled to conduct technical and security demonstrations in Mumbai on October 30-31 to prove compliance with Indian regulatory requirements. Using provisional spectrum, these demos represent a critical step before commercial operations can begin in India. As the world's leading satellite operator with 7,578 satellites, Starlink must demonstrate that user data will be stored locally as India expands its satellite communications market.