Day: January 10, 2024

Regulatory

DoT Prepares War Room Using AI for Seamless Network at Ayodhya Ram Temple Event

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance connectivity during the upcoming inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The DoT is conducting predictive analysis based on expected attendance to guide telecom operators in deploying additional mobile sites and determining the optimal technology—2G, 4G, or 5G. Anticipating […]

5G/6G

Guidelines in the Pipeline for Telecom Operators to Lease 5G Spectrum to Private Networks

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to establish guidelines for the leasing of spectrum to captive private networks, presenting a new revenue avenue for telecom operators, especially in the context of 5G monetization. This move will enable telcos, which have acquired spectrum through auctions, to lease airwaves to captive non-public networks (CNPN) or private […]

Regulatory

DoT Excludes 600 MHz Band from Upcoming Spectrum Auction

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided not to include the 600 MHz spectrum in the upcoming auction, citing the need for further studies to ensure it doesn’t interfere with satellite operations. This spectrum band was previously offered in the August 2022 auction but saw no takers. Priced at Rs 3,927 crore per unit, it […]