Intelsat has received approval from the Indian government to offer direct satellite coverage to Indian broadcast media companies. This makes them one of the first foreign satellite operators to achieve this milestone.
The approval covers four geostationary (GEO) satellites providing C-band coverage over India: IS-17, IS-20, IS-36, and IS-39. This expanded satellite fleet will significantly enhance content delivery and distribution within India and internationally.
“This approval represents a significant step forward in Intelsat’s contribution to India’s space commerce sector, a source of great national pride,” said Gaurav Kharod, Regional Vice President for Asia Pacific at Intelsat. “Our extensive satellite network with four satellites covering the region will provide Indian broadcasters with reliable, high-quality connectivity solutions that meet their evolving needs. This authorization enables us to better serve our customers and contribute to India’s growing media landscape.”
Intelsat has already secured new contracts with three major Indian media companies. The expanded service will deliver Intelsat’s full portfolio of media content to viewers in India.