{
  "id": 18461786,
  "title": "TRAI Proposes Direct Satellite Connectivity For Smartphones In India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/trai-proposes-direct-satellite-connectivity-for-smartphones-in-india",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T07:08:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/business/trai-proposes-direct-satellite-connectivity-for-smartphones-in-india"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed a framework allowing compatible smartphones to connect directly to satellites, potentially extending mobile coverage beyond conventional telecom networks. The recommendations, released on Nov 5, have been submitted to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for a final decision. The proposal could create opportunities for satellite…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}