# TRAI Proposes Satellite Network Model

> TRAI introduces satellite network-as-a-service model, blocking infrastructure providers from direct user service.
- Title: TRAI Proposes Satellite Network Model · The Economic Times
- Summary: TRAI introduces satellite network-as-a-service model, blocking infrastructure providers from direct user service.
- Keywords: trai, satellite network as a service, telecom operators, infrastructure providers, direct user service, The Economic Times
- Source: The Economic Times — https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/telecom/telecom-news/trai-moots-satellite-network-as-a-service-model-bars-infra-providers-from-directly-serving-users/articleshow/135578139.cms
- Author: PTI
- Published: 2026-11-05T15:05:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: trai, satellite network as a service, telecom operators, infrastructure providers, direct user service
## TRAI Recommends New Satellite Model
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has recommended a new satellite communications framework allowing authorized satellite network providers to offer infrastructure and capacity as a service to telecom operators and other eligible service providers.
## Satellite Providers Barred from Direct User Service
Entities operating under the proposed SCN Provider Authorisation would not be permitted to provide telecommunication services directly to consumers.
## 20-Year Authorization Period
The authorisation would cover the entire country for an initial period of up to 20 years, with the possibility of renewal for a further period of up to 20 years.
## Key takeaway

TRAI recommends satellite network providers can offer infrastructure as a service but not directly serve consumers.