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: Opensignal’s latest analysis shows that Vodafone Idea (Vi) has, for the first time since launching 5G in March 2025, outperformed Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel on key 5G experience metrics, leading in video, gaming, and voice app performance based on user data collected in Q4 2025. While Vi topped experience categories, Jio retained its […]
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Summary: Vodafone Idea posted a steady Q3 FY26 performance, driven by higher ARPU, growth in postpaid users, and continued investment in 4G and 5G expansion. While the overall subscriber base declined due to industry churn, higher-value customers and improved data usage supported ARPU growth, alongside stable usage metrics. Revenue rose modestly year-on-year, EBITDA remained stable, […]
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Summary: The Economic Survey 2025–26 highlights the growing impact of the Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme on India’s telecom manufacturing sector. Between FY21 and FY25, telecom exports recorded a 1.5% average annual growth rate (AAGR), while imports declined by 18.5%, indicating early success in import substitution and improved domestic competitiveness. The Survey notes a sharp acceleration […]
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