Day: January 29, 2024
DoT Anticipates Limited Revenue during Spectrum Auctions 2024
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised its anticipated revenue from the forthcoming spectrum auctions, signaling a significant reduction in expected earnings. Initially, the government aimed to generate Rs 5,000 crores from the spectrum auctions scheduled for the last quarter of FY24. However, a report that DoT has slashed the revenue target to Rs 500 […]
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Reliance Jio and OnePlus Ties Up for 5G Innovation Lab in India
Reliance Jio, one of India’s leading telecom companies, and OnePlus, a prominent smartphone manufacturer, have joined forces to establish a 5G Innovation Lab in India. The primary objective of this lab is to foster innovation by creating and testing new technologies aimed at enhancing user experiences. This collaboration represents a strategic partnership aimed at unleashing […]
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Private 5G: A Pivotal Model in Transforming Major Sporting Events
In 2018, the Winter Olympic Games in South Korea provided an early glimpse into the potential of pre-standardized 5G technology, offering valuable lessons that influenced the eventual development of 5G networks. Fast forward five years, and 5G is reshaping major sporting events in significant ways. While Formula 1 has long been at the forefront of […]
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Telecom Infrastructure Providers Call on Government to Release Input Tax Credit
The Indian telecom industry, recognized as a sunrise sector for the country, has been pivotal in providing affordable and quality-assured telecom services. With over 7.7 lakh telecom towers hosting nearly 27 lakh BTSs (Base Transceiver Stations), the industry delivers 2G, 4G, and 5G services nationwide, catering to approximately 1.2 billion customers. Mr. T.R. Dua, the […]
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Prospects Dim for Telecom Spectrum Auction amid Likely License Renewals
The upcoming telecom spectrum auction is anticipated to be lackluster, with telecom service providers (TSPs) largely focused on renewing existing licenses rather than making significant new investments. In the previous auction held in 2022, the government garnered ₹1,50,173 crore, with Reliance Jio emerging as the highest bidder, acquiring radio waves worth €88,078 crore. However, industry […]
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