Nelco secures preliminary nod to resell satellite internet service

sation (ISRO) and foreign operators. However, this approach is not suitable for large-scale use.

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Nelco declined to comment on specific licence applications or their status or purpose.

"Considering that the licensing framework in the country keeps evolving, the company continuously evaluates various licenses which may become an enabler for expanding its business in the future," Ritesh Kamdar, company secretary & head, legal at Nelco, said in response to Mint's queries. "As such, applying for generic licenses is a standard procedural enablement to ensure the business remains agile at all times."

The licence would also enable the company to offer internet connectivity by satellite operators directly to smartphones if the government allows direct-to-mobile service in the future, the second person quoted earlier said-both spoke on the condition of anonymity as details are not public yet.