Nelco Targets Early 2028 Launch for Direct-to-Device Satellite Connectivity in South Asia
Tata Group-backed Nelco plans to launch direct-to-device (D2D) satellite connectivity services in India and South Asia by early 2028. The company has acquired a minority stake in Lunar Holdco, which offers satellite mobile solutions under the Elveo Mobile brand, aiming to be a strategic partner in the D2D ecosystem rather than a reseller. Nelco sees D2D as a significant growth opportunity with applications in mobile connectivity, IoT, smart agriculture, and more, complementing its existing satellite services.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (62/100). Lens Score 45/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–62/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 19 Aug, 06:23 am. Other outlets followed.