Dear Patrons,

30th March 2022 marks the completion of one year by SIA-India.

We take a moment to look back at the last twelve months to highlight the progress this association has made as "Thought Leaders" for the Satellite Communication Industry in India. SIA-India has strongly voiced the interests of the satellite communication ecosystem in India by consistently representing the industry's interest at the highest Government levels for policy-making, regulatory and licensing matters. We have helped bring experts to opine on critical issues related to the SatCom industry and helped build consensus for various submissions to the Regulator. Our events have been a platform for the industry leaders to come together and discuss numerous issues which are critical to the industry which is still at its nascent stage in India. Our position papers and white papers have helped to create awareness about international best practices and have been well accepted by the industry and Govt alike. We strive for excellence in our endeavor to represent the Satellite ecosystem in the country.

2021 has been a promising year for the Space Industry in India as a number of policy directions and reforms set by the Govt. not only encouraged private satellite industry to take advantage of them, but also created a new space industry frontier for manufacturing and employability.

The year 2022 holds many promises and emerging new trends and business opportunities in the Indian Space and Satellite Industry.

It is with great pride and optimism for the coming months that we take this opportunity to share key areas of focus as we move forward in our journey.

Since our inception in March 2021 through the end of the fiscal, March 2022, SIA-India has undertaken and initiated various measures for the public policy & advocacy with the TRAI, DOT, NITI Aayog, Ministry of I&B, Ministry of Defence, Dept Of Space, IN-SPACe, ISRO & Finance Ministry etc.

• SATCOM to Create Next Big Disruption in India
• Satellite Broadband: A faster way to connect India
• Connecting India faster – with satellite communications technology
• Space Start-ups Need to Reach to a Higher Business Orbit
• Industry Group seeks mmwave band for satellite broadband services
• SIA-India pitch for equal opportunity for space sector in Defence Offset
• SatCom group seeks participation in TRAI's Consultation Process for Spectrum Auction
• India poised to become a major Satcom hub by 2030
• Space Debris
• Busting the myth of satellite spectrum auctions
• Should your Wi-Fi spectrum be auctioned?
• New Space Economy: Policy Game Changer for the Satcom Sector

A virtual meeting was convened by WPC on 16th March 2022 on agenda items Fixed, Mobile and Broadcasting issues (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 9.1 (c), Article 21.5) to discuss the ongoing activities in ITU-R various study groups, find area of focus and to plan accordingly. SIA-India has participated in the meeting and working in close association with the members on it. Further, the association is exploring ways to work with WPC in organizing preparatory workshops prior to or after the WPC NPC meetings or meetings of the working groups.

30th March, 2022
15:00 - 18.00 (IST)

SIA-India is organizing a virtual conference on the topic 'Satellite Enabled 5G Applications and Services' on Wednesday, 30th March 2022.

In the overall communication landscape, be it for global telecommunications or entertainment networks, the satellite communication sector has consistently evolved through transitions and disruptions. Generations of increasingly powerful satellites have enabled "behind the scenes" networking, not just in rural or remote areas as is normally attributed, but even in our urban environments delivering entertainment through DTH, enabling ATM transactions, supporting over 75 billion transactions on stock markets etc. With the right enablers in place, satellite networks are well suited to join terrestrial and wireless carriers for the next wave of market opportunities. Massive investments and technology disruptions in space initiatives provide a fertile ground for satellite networks to increase participation in the global telecom industry.

This conference aims to put the spotlight on some of these opportunities, the technology and the frequency spectrum that enables satellite communication to provide applications and services that complement other technologies to complete the communications infrastructure requirement in the country.

The half day conference will address matters on Satellite 5G Use Cases and Balanced Approach for Spectrum Allocations and Satellite Integration in 5G.

To register for the conference please click here:
https://www.sia-india.com/event/satellite-enabled-5g-applications-and-services/