DCC clears backhaul satellite connectivity via VSAT for telecom services; ₹19,041 cr BharatNet tender: DoT Secy

“DoT (Department of Telecom) will come out with the tender for the PPP mode rollout of BharatNet in 16 states in seven days,” Mr. Prakash said.

The Digital Communications Commission (DCC), formerly the Telecom Commission, has cleared a provision of using satellite connectivity in telecom networks through VSAT terminal to provide services in remote areas where it is difficult to lay optical fibre network, a senior official said Monday. Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash told PTI that the DCC has also cleared the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the rollout of BharatNet project for broadband services in villages in 16 states in public private partnership mode with viability gap funding of ₹19,041 crore. “With a view of ease of doing business, the DCC has approved provision of cellular backhaul connectivity via satellite through VSAT for telecom services as per TRAI recommendation.