Jio Predicts Satcom Will Struggle to Scale and Compete on Price in India

Satellite-based internet services will find it hard to grow large and match prices in India due to the fast growth of fixed wireless access, according to Jio Platforms. Meanwhile, Reliance Industries is building its own group of satellites and looking at partnerships with companies around the world.

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Fixed wireless access uses mobile network towers to beam high-speed internet directly to homes and offices without needing physical cables. Telecom companies in India are pushing this technology heavily to reach more customers as data demand grows rapidly across the country.