The Experimental License module for 100 5G Labs on the National Single Window System was virtually launched at a workshop led by Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications. Organized by the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation, and Training at IIT Madras, the workshop aims to streamline spectrum license acquisition for 5G research and development in academic institutions.
Summary: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that India aims to expand 5G connectivity to 100 crore users by 2030 while unveiling the theme for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, “Scale Without Boundaries.” Highlighting that nearly 50 crore people have already gained access to 5G through investments of around ₹4.5 lakh crore, he said India […]
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Summary: Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia reviewed the progress of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) as India advances its goal of becoming a global leader in 6G technology by 2030. The alliance is driving work across key areas such as spectrum, device manufacturing, applications, sustainability, and 6G use cases through seven dedicated working groups. The […]
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Summary: The government said India’s 5G expansion has reached 562,971 base stations, extending coverage to 99.9% of districts by June 2026. Nearly 24,000 telecom towers have also been deployed under the 4G Saturation Project to connect previously uncovered villages. Additionally, 136 telecom R&D projects worth about ₹5.43 billion have been approved under the TTDF, focusing […]
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