BSNL will be able to supply Indian airlines with Global Xpress mobile broadband service upon receiving the necessary approvals and licenses from the government, so that airlines can implement it to provide in-flight connectivity.
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- BSNL will be able to provide Indian airlines with GX technology so that airlines can implement it to provide in-flight connectivity.
- Inmarsat will also launch seven GX satellites, including next-generation GX satellites, over the next three years.
- BSNL has received the necessary licenses to offer Inmarsat's Global Xpress mobile broadband services in India.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has received the necessary licenses to offer Inmarsat India private limited Global Xpress mobile broadband services in India. Under the inflight and maritime connectivity (IFMC) license provided by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Global Xpress (GX) will be available to Indian customers in the aviation, maritime and government sectors. BSNL could become another operator to provide in-flight connectivity in India.
Indian Airlines could implement GX for in-flight connectivity
Upon receiving the necessary approvals and licenses from the government, BSNL will be able to supply Indian airlines with GX technology so that airlines can implement it to provide in-flight connectivity. But not all will happen at once, as the company will seek the gradual introduction of services for partners and customers.
Rajeev Suri, CEO of Inmarsat, said "The company will now be able to offer the only high-speed broadband mobile broadband network available to businesses and the Indian government with the help of its partner BSNL". Suri said this partnership will also add to India's economic growth.
GX is a market leading service that can deliver high bandwidth with the necessary level of security required by government-grade mobility customers. GX technology is constantly evolving and will be able to handle even more capacity in the future.
According to a company statement, Inmarsat will launch seven GX satellites, including next-generation GX satellites, over the next three years. Each of the satellites will help add more capabilities in a single region. The Global express broadband services ghaziabad located in Uttar Pradesh, India.
Ajay Singh, President and CEO of SpiceJet Ltd, said the company hopes to be able to offer an innovative connectivity service to its passengers by the end of the year. The airline will present it with its Boeing 737 Max.
