In a big move that could change the way millions of Indians access the internet, Ananth Technologies, a Hyderabad-based company, has received the green signal to launch India’s first private satellite broadband service. Expected to go live by 2028, this project promises to beam internet directly from space, connecting people across India, especially those in rural or hard-to-reach areas. This isn’t just a business step; it's a giant leap for India’s digital future, powered by Indian minds, Indian machines, and Indian dreams.

What Makes This Project Special?

Until now, the dream of space-based internet in India was largely led by foreign giants like Elon Musk’s Starlink, the UK-based OneWeb, and Amazon’s Kuiper. While these companies aim to provide global satellite internet coverage, Ananth Tech becomes the first Indian private firm to join this high-tech race. And the best part? The satellites used in the project will be made entirely in India. This ensures not only affordability but also a boost to the country’s growing space and tech industry.

Approved by India’s Space Regulator: IN-SPACe

The approval for this historic project came from IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Center), the official space body that regulates and supports private sector involvement in India’s space missions. This approval is not just about giving permission—it’s about trusting private Indian companies to play a key role in space, something that was once the exclusive domain of government agencies like ISRO.

Internet for All

In urban cities, most of us take internet access for granted. We stream, we scroll, we shop. But in many parts of rural India, even basic mobile signals are hard to find. Laying fiber-optic cables across mountains, forests, and deserts is expensive and slow. That’s where satellite internet becomes a game-changer. With a satellite in geostationary orbit—hovering more than 35,000 kilometers above the Earth—the service can cover large areas consistently. 

Once active, it can bring high-speed internet to villages, islands, and remote towns, where traditional towers or cables can’t reach. This means students can learn online, small businesses can grow, doctors can offer virtual care, and families can stay connected—no matter where they live. Ananth Technologies plans to invest ₹3,000 crore into this ambitious venture. While the launch date is still a few years away, the company has already begun working on designing and building the satellites, as well as planning how the internet service will be delivered on the ground.

An Indian Answer to Global Giants

While global companies have the money and scale, Ananth Tech has something they don’t—a deep understanding of India’s geography, challenges, and needs. It knows the unique struggles of providing internet in the Himalayas, in the deserts of Rajasthan, or deep in the forests of Chhattisgarh. With this local knowledge, Ananth Tech is well-positioned to deliver affordable, reliable, and relevant services, not just to wealthy urban users but also to the heart of India that often gets left behind. 

Over the next few years, Ananth Tech will be busy with satellite construction, regulatory planning, and building ground systems to support the service. The final launch is expected around 2028, and millions are waiting. As the satellite rises, so do the dreams of a better-connected India.