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Telecom Industry

5G Spectrum News: Airtel to Lead 5G Spectrum Purchases, Says Analysts

Bharti Airtel is poised to boost its sub-GHz spectrum holdings in the coveted 900 MHz band across a dozen circles, likely emerging as the top spectrum buyer among the three major telecom operators in the upcoming auction, despite Reliance Jio submitting the highest earnest money deposit (EMD), according to analysts. This strategic move is primarily […]

Informative Regulatory

Everything About Sanchar Mitra Scheme

Shri Deb Kumar Chakraborti, Director General of NTIPRIT, emphasized the importance of the Sanchar Mitra program in bridging the communication gap between citizens and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). He highlighted key duties of the DoT, including providing affordable connectivity, grievance redressal, tackling cyber threats, and offering safe, citizen-centric solutions. DG (NTIPRIT) also provided valuable […]

5G/6G Worldwide Innovation

Google Fiber Elevates Broadband Experience Focus

Google Fiber is renowned for its multi-gigabit speeds in several US markets, is now placing increased emphasis on enhancing the overall broadband experience for its customers. Rather than solely focusing on delivering high speeds to the home, Google Fiber is prioritizing the performance of the home network itself, including Wi-Fi coverage and reliability. In a […]

Regulatory

DoT Directs Telcos to Include GST on Spectrum Installments

Telecom companies will have to pay GST along with their instalments towards spectrum charges, a senior official stated. The Department of Telecom (DoT) plans to hold the next spectrum auction on June 6, featuring eight bands intended for mobile phone services. The base price for the auction is set at Rs 96,317 crore. The spectrum, […]

Telecom Industry

BSNL and BCG Ties up with 132 Crore Deal, Employee Union Calls It a “Futile Move”

Boston Consulting Group (BCG) is developing a three-year roadmap for Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to help it compete effectively with private telecom giants like Jio and Airtel. BSNL will pay BCG Rs 132 crore for this advisory service. The consulting firm will advise BSNL on key areas such as reducing operational costs, increasing revenue, […]

Worldwide Innovation

Kinéis and Semtech Transform Satellite Connectivity with Integrated Terrestrial IoT Chip

Kinéis and Semtech have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate satellite and terrestrial IoT into a single electronic chip. Kinéis, a French satellite operator and global connectivity provider for the Internet of Things (IoT), offers near real-time data transmission with low bandwidth and very low power consumption. Semtech is a global provider of high-performance semiconductors, […]

Informative

Meaning of Attenuation in Optical Fiber? Causes of Attenuation? How is Attenuation Measured?

Optical fibers are essential in modern communication systems, transmitting signals over long distances. However, even the most advanced optical fibers experience attenuation, which is the loss of signal power as it travels along the fiber. In this article, we’ll delve into the concept of attenuation and its causes. What is Meant by Attenuation in Optical […]

Tariff Plans

Telcos Tariff Hike is Crucial to Maintain RoCE

Indian telecom companies are looking to implement tariff hikes to maintain their Return on Capital Employed (RoCE) amidst rising operational expenses (OpEx) and customer acquisition costs. In FY23, sales and marketing expenses as a percentage of revenue increased by 11% for Vodafone Idea (Vi), 5.4% for Bharti Airtel, and 2% for Reliance Jio. However, they […]

BSNL Land Monetization: 27 Land Parcels in 11 States Added

Regulatory

DoT Lists Excess BSNL and MTNL Properties for Sale to Government Departments

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has identified surplus land parcels and buildings owned by Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) nationwide, and those of Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Delhi and Mumbai, for outright sale to government departments, public sector undertakings (PSUs), and government organizations. This information was conveyed by DoT Secretary Neeraj Mittal on […]