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Regulatory

DoT Excludes 600 MHz Band from Upcoming Spectrum Auction

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has decided not to include the 600 MHz spectrum in the upcoming auction, citing the need for further studies to ensure it doesn’t interfere with satellite operations. This spectrum band was previously offered in the August 2022 auction but saw no takers. Priced at Rs 3,927 crore per unit, it […]

Informative

Telecom Operators Opportunities With AI Advancement

The networking and AI match is a good one. AI is advancing rapidly (DNNs, GNNs, LLMs, etc.), and telecom networks produce vast quantities of telemetry data and generate complexity, pushing the limits of classic networking expertise. If, as Jensen Huang from Nvidia says, AI fundamentally changes computing, telecom must adopt this technology. In the medium […]

5G/6G Telecom Industry

Prospects of Monetization: Potential Slowdown in Telcos’ 5G Investments in India

5G has become a commonplace feature in many parts of India, particularly in urban cities and towns, with Jio leading the rollout in most locations and Airtel strategically choosing launch areas. Despite the 15 months that have passed since the introduction of 5G in the country, telecom operators have yet to discover effective monetization strategies. […]

Regulatory

Google Play Took Down Two Int’l eSIM Services Apps from Play Store in India After DoT’s Orders

Google has taken down two apps, Airalo and Holafly, offering international eSIM services from the Google Play Store in India following directives from the Department of Telecommunication (DoT) aimed at curbing cyberfraud. Both applications, facilitating eSIM-enabled telecom services globally, were removed from the Google Play Store for the Indian region. Despite attempts to seek comments […]

5G/6G

Clearing the Path for 5G Monetization: Prospects in India

Indian telecom operators are currently facing challenges in monetizing 5G networks, especially as mobile customers are accessing it without direct costs. The demand from enterprises for 5G services has been limited, and the available use cases at the enterprise level are constrained. Consequently, there is insufficient incentive for enterprises to swiftly adopt 5G technology. However, […]

Broadband

Reliance Jio Voices Opposition to the Abolition of DTH License Fees

In response to the pre-consultation paper for the National Broadcasting Policy (NBP) issued by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), Reliance Jio Infocomm, led by Mukesh Ambani, has voiced its opposition to the proposed abolition of license fees for direct-to-home (DTH) operators. The telecom giant argues that such a move would unfairly disadvantage cable […]

Worldwide Innovation

Exploring 5G-Advanced and Anticipating vRAN Operational Expenditure Gains – Samsung’s Focus for 2024

Samsung Networks has revealed plans to delve into discussions about 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and more at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (MWC) in the coming year. Alok Shah, Samsung’s VP of Network Strategy, shared insights during a recent conversation in lower Manhattan, emphasizing that 5G-Advanced, expected to be finalized as part of 3GPP Release 18 around […]

Telecom Industry

Report Indicates a Lack of Confidence from Lenders in Vodafone Idea

Vodafone Idea (Vi), a beleaguered telecom operator in India, is facing a significant loss of confidence from its lenders. The telco, grappling with financial challenges and an inability to secure funds, has missed the crucial deadline for raising capital by December 31, 2023. Compounding the issue is the lack of confidence exhibited by the company’s […]

5G/6G

Bharat 6G Vision

The Bharat 6G Vision is built on principles of affordability, sustainability, and ubiquity, ensuring that India emerges as a leading provider of modern telecom technology and solutions that are cost-effective and beneficial globally. Bharat 6G Mission While India has recently introduced 5G, capable of delivering internet speeds up to 10 gigabits per second, 6G promises […]

Regulatory

The Online Certification Approval System introduced by the Telecom Engineering Centre

On Friday, AK Sahu, a Member of the Digital Communication Commission (DCC), officially launched the online modules for the Certificate of Approval (CoA) and Technology Approval under the voluntary certification scheme of the Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC). TEC serves as the technical arm of the Department of Telecommunications (DOT). The introduction of these online modules […]