The translated heading in English is: "Spectrum Dispute: Reliance Questions Regulatory Strategy in India

Amid the growing interest in home satellite broadband services, the allocation of spectrum for satellite services in India is proving to be contentious. Mukesh Ambani, India's renowned billionaire and the head behind Reliance Jio, has lodged a private complaint against the telecom regulator TRAI's decision to regulate spectrum allocation administratively instead of through an auction. This decision is supported by Elon Musk's Starlink, as well as Amazon's Project Kuiper. The debate ignited over the interpretation of Indian laws, which, according to some industry representatives, had potential administrative allocations as a consequence. Reliance, on the other hand, emphasizes that there are no specific regulations for home users in this regard. A letter drafted by Reliance on October 10 calls for a realignment of the advisory process, as TRAI has already 'hastily' preferred an administrative solution. However, a senior TRAI official pointed out that the legal process is being followed and that Reliance can present its opinions during the ongoing consultations. Deloitte forecasts impressive growth in the satellite broadband market in India to 1.9 billion dollars by 2030, underscoring the urgency of a clear legal framework. While Tesla chief Elon Musk pushes for Starlink's entry into the Indian market, the final decision on the spectrum remains a contentious issue. Starlink emphasizes that administrative allocation is common globally, while Reliance calls for an auction to ensure fair competition.