Indian Communication Satellites exceeded the expectations of Indians
18 operational satellites in Geo-Stationary orbit at 36,000 km.
Support Telecommunication, Weather Forecasting & Cyclone warning, DTH & TV broadcasting, Banking and ATM, Radio broadcasting, Disaster warning, Search & Rescue Services for Fishermen etc.
Banking & ATM
Using Public Phone Network (VPN) of GSAT satellites, ATM connectivity is provided to banking and other financial institutions.
Tele-education
Using EduSat Satellite tele-education network, community-based educational programs are provided to schools and other institutes.
TV Broadcasting & DTH
Supports Terrestrial and direct-to-home (DTH) broadcasting to deliver television services to the public.
Weather Forecast & Cyclone Warning Service
Provides very precise and timely cyclone warnings and forecasts to the needy people across the country.
Telemedicine
Connects the rural hospitals to leading specialty hospitals through satellite communication to provide medical consultation and treatment.
News Broadcasting
Enables the OB Vans to connect to the TV studios for broadcasting real-time information.
Radio Broadcasting
Provides mainly domestic channels through satellite for entertainment, news, and regional radio.
Search & Rescue
Enables satellite connectivity for distress alerts, saving the lives of fishermen and other victims of cyclones.
Maitri, Antarctica
Connects Maitri station at Antarctica with mainland India through satellite links.