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Direct-to-Device (D2D) Satellite Connectivity in India: Why It Won't Replace Cell Towers Yet

By: Priya Dialani28 July 2026

Direct-to-device satcom promises to eliminate India’s remaining dead zones, but hardware constraints and regulatory standoffs stand between early trials and commercial scale.

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