India’s Satellite Broadcast Infrastructure Migration
Despite a significant operational change, Indian TV viewers experienced a seamless transition on April 1, 2026, when all broadcasters were directed to move their services. The shift involved migrating away from China-linked satellites , specifically Chinasat and ApStar, to India’s own GSAT and the US-based Intelsat satellites. Image Credit: ISRO As a result, GSAT and Intelsat have now become the core infrastructure for Indian broadcasting. Viewers with cable or DTH connections likely did not notice the switch. While AsiaSat 7 has a very limited, temporary extension until June 30, 2026, for niche services, all major news and entertainment channels have already completed their migration off that platform. Despite a significant operational change, Indian TV viewers experienced a seamless transition on April 1, 2026, when all broadcasters were directed to move their services. The shift involved migrating away from China-linked satellites , specifically Chinasat and ApStar , to India’s...