TEC Hosts Workshop on Advanced Satellite Communication Technologies and Service Quality Benchmarking

Ø The Workshop Brings Together Key Stakeholders from Government, Industry, and Academia to Discuss India's Future Satellite Ecosystem

Ø Discussions Focus on Spectrum Utilization and Satellite-Enabled 5G/6G Networks

· The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications, organized a workshop on “Advanced Satellite Communication Technologies and Service Quality Benchmarking” in New Delhi.

· The workshop brought together stakeholders from government, industry, academia, regulatory bodies, and international organizations.

· Key participants included representatives from IN-SPACe, European Space Agency, IIT Delhi, and major satellite operators.

· Leading satellite companies such as Amazon Kuiper Services India Private Limited, Jio Satellite Communications Limited, OneWeb India Communications Private Limited, Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, Nelco Limited, and Hughes Communications India participated.

· Discussions focused on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and the integration of satellite systems with 5G and 6G networks.

· Participants explored spectrum utilization, spectrum-sharing models, and interoperability frameworks.

· The workshop examined global trends and deployment experiences in satellite broadband services.

· Key topics included Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) benchmarks for satellite communications.

· Industry leaders shared insights on the evolving satellite broadband market, deployment challenges, and technological innovations.

· TEC emphasized the importance of regular stakeholder consultations to align with technological advancements and international best practices.

· The recommendations from the workshop are expected to support the development of India’s future digital communications framework, service quality standards, and an inclusive satellite communication ecosystem.

About TEC

· Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).

· It develops technical standards, specifications, and conformity assessment requirements for telecom equipment and networks in India.

· TEC represents India in international telecom standardization bodies such as International Telecommunication Union and coordinates national working groups for global telecom standards.

[ABS News Service/19.06.2026]

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC), the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), successfully organized a workshop on “Advanced Satellite Communication Technologies and Service Quality Benchmarking” today at the TEC Headquarters in New Delhi.

Prominent participants included representatives from IN-SPACe, the European Space Agency (ESA), IIT Delhi, NGSO (Non-Geostationary Orbit) & GSO (Geostationary Orbit) satellite operators such as Amazon Kuiper Services India Private Limited, JIO Satellite Communications Limited, OneWeb India Communications Private Limited, Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, Nelco Limited, Hughes Communications India, and others.

The event served as a major collaborative platform, bringing together key stakeholders from government bodies, regulatory authorities, academia, international organizations, and the broader satellite ecosystem.

Central to the workshop's agenda were deep-dive discussions on Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), satellite-integrated 5G and 6G systems, efficient spectrum management, and the increasing convergence of satellite and terrestrial networks.

The leading NGSO satellite operators, including Amazon Kuiper Services India Private Limited, JIO Satellite Communications Limited, OneWeb India Communications Private Limited and Starlink Satellite Communications Private Limited, shared insights on the evolving satellite broadband landscape, deployment challenges, and technological innovations aimed at expanding connectivity.

The key areas of deliberation in the workshop encompassed:

· Emerging trends in satellite communications

· Integration of satellite systems with terrestrial 5G and 6G networks

· Spectrum-sharing models and interoperability frameworks

· Global developments and deployment experiences in satellite broadband

· Quality of Service (QoS) and Quality of Experience (QoE) approaches

· Opportunities and challenges in satellite-enabled connectivity

TEC emphasized that regular dialogue through such workshops with stakeholders is vital for keeping pace with technological advancements, aligning standards, and adopting international best practices.

The insights and recommendations emerging from the workshop are expected to contribute significantly to the evolution of India's digital communications framework, the development of future service quality benchmarks, and the advancement of a resilient and inclusive satellite communications ecosystem.

About TEC

The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India. TEC formulates technical standards, specifications, and conformity assessment requirements for telecom equipment and networks in India, ensuring interoperability, quality, and alignment with global best practices. TEC represents India in international fora such as the ITU-T and ITU-R, and coordinates National Working Groups for global standardization activities.