Month: April 2024
Bharat 6G Alliance to Partner with EU
India’s Bharat 6G Alliance and the European telecom industry body Industry Alliance 6G are poised to establish a partnership aimed at collaborating on the development of 6G technology, according to individuals familiar with the situation. One source revealed that Bharat 6G and Industry Alliance 6G are on the verge of finalizing an agreement, while another […]
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Wi-Fi 6E Router Illegal Sale Ban Urged by COAI
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has urged for a ban on the “illegal sale” of Wi-Fi 6E wireless routers operating on the 6 GHz frequency band by certain e-commerce platforms and online retailers. In a letter addressed to Neeraj Mittal, Chairperson of the Digital Communications Commission & Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications, […]
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Tejas Networks Looking for More Business Moves, Says Reports
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a government-owned Indian telecommunications operator, is partnering with Tejas Networks, a Tata Group-owned company, to source telecom equipment for its indigenous 4G rollout. Tejas Networks is providing Radio Access Network (RAN) products to BSNL as part of this collaboration. However, Tejas Networks has broader aspirations beyond this partnership with BSNL […]
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Government Looks to Startups and Academia for Telecom Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)
Government officials have outlined their strategy to leverage startups and academia in the telecommunications sector to drive innovation and generate intellectual property rights (IPRs), particularly in emerging technologies like quantum communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. As part of this initiative, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is encouraging partnerships between global firms such as […]
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Intel 5G in a Bad Phase, It May Get Worse!! Says Pat Gelsinger
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger faces a myriad of challenges beyond the realm of 5G. Since assuming leadership in February 2021, Gelsinger has been striving to rejuvenate the struggling US chipmaker. However, Intel’s share price has plummeted by over 40% during his tenure, attributed to manufacturing obstacles, loss of market share in core sectors, and the […]
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DoT to Seek TRAI’s Input on Satcom Spectrum Allocation
The telecom department is set to approach the sector regulator TRAI soon to seek its input on the terms and modalities of spectrum allocation for satellite communication (satcom) services, with a focus on ensuring fairness and a level playing field for all stakeholders, according to a government source. Currently, the Department of Telecom is finalizing […]
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UAE’s TDRA 6G Roadmap is Here
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) of the UAE has unveiled an ambitious strategy aimed at leading research and studies into 6G technology. This initiative represents a proactive approach to address the evolving landscape of International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), focusing on intricate technical specifications to enhance the functionality and performance of mobile systems. […]
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RailTel Signs MoU with South African Firms to Promote Indian Technology, Innovation, and Products
RailTel Corporation of India Ltd, a Mini Ratna PSU under the Ministry of Railways, has embarked on an initiative to promote Indian technology, innovation, and products in South Africa and the surrounding region. On April 24, it entered into a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Inovitel (PTY) LTD and Tsiko Africa Energy & Infrastructure […]
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TRAI Advocates Active and Passive Infrastructure Sharing
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed the adoption of both active and passive infrastructure sharing among telecom service licensees to enhance resource utilization. In addition, TRAI recommended inter-band spectrum sharing between service providers within a licensed service area (LSA). Moreover, TRAI suggested exploring the feasibility of enabling service providers to access globally […]
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BSNL TCS 4G Deal of Rs 15,000 Crore for Setting Up Data Centres
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is in the process of establishing large data centers across the four regions of India as part of its Rs 15,000-crore agreement with the state-owned telecommunications company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL), revealed COO N Ganapathy Subramaniam. Collaborating with the government’s Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), TCS will execute a […]
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