AakashNet Low Earth Orbit Satellite Broadband System
Sector: Broadband • Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Source: Times of India
AakashNet is a low-cost, hybrid satellite mesh broadband system designed to provide secure, high-speed, affordable internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas in India. The project includes an array-based user terminal capable of dynamic beam steering through Ku/Ka band communication, linking directly with AakashNet satellites in orbit. These satellites form a laser-linked mesh network,
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Broadband, Telecommunications
- Location
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Times of India
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Original status | proposed |
Taiyo status | Prospective |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | AakashNet is a low-cost, hybrid satellite mesh broadband system designed to provide secure, high-speed, affordable internet connectivity to remote and underserved areas in India. The project includes an array-based user terminal capable of dynamic beam steering through Ku/Ka band communication, linking directly with AakashNet satellites in orbit. These satellites form a laser-linked mesh network, enabling continuous data relay with minimal latency and reduced ground dependency. |
Original sector | Telecommunications |
Location
Country | India |
State | Tamil Nadu |
City | Chennai |
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Source | Times of India |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Broadband, Telecommunications |
Article published date | 2025-12-26 |
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