Author: Bharatnet
Telecom Infrastructure Providers Urge Simplification of GST Regime in Budget 2024
The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (Dipa) has urged for a flexible regulatory and policy framework, including favorable goods and services tax (GST) norms, leading up to the Union Budget 2024. TR Dua, Director-General of Dipa, emphasized the need for the budget to delineate supportive policies and simplified regulations to foster the growth of the telecom […]
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Amdocs Facilitating Telecom Operators in Monetizing 5G and IoT Use Cases Across Logistics, Healthcare, and Connected Devices
U.S.-based telecom software firm AMDOCS, is collaborating with telecom operators to identify and capitalize cases of the use of new 5G and Internet of Things (IoT), especially in logistics, healthcare, connected vehicles and connected devices. Summit Banerjee, Chairman of Division, Cloud Operations Services and Customer Service Unit head mentioned that while these use cases are […]
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TRAI Conducts Drive Tests Across 20 Cities to Evaluate Telecom Service Providers’ Network Quality
In collaboration with telecom service providers, drive tests were executed in twenty cities including India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), the quarter ended on September 2023, including the surrounding areas and highways. 1. Vellore, Tamil Nadu 2. Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh 3. Berhampur, Odisha 4. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 5. Raigad, Maharashtra 6. Bengaluru, Karnataka 7. Bhagalpur-Munger, Bihar 8. […]
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11 Emerging Made In India Brands to look out for!
India, a hub of innovation and creativity, is witnessing the rise of remarkable brands that embody the nation’s entrepreneurial spirit. In a landscape characterised by diversity and dynamism, these 11 emerging Made in India brands have captured attention with their unique offerings. From cutting-edge technology to sustainable fashion, these brands reflect the country’s commitment to […]
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BSNL Employee Union Claims TCS Yet to Conclude 4G Equipment Field Trials
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is collaborating with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) to implement 4G services in India. Contrary to the statement made by India’s IT and Telecom Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in 2023, indicating that BSNL had initiated the rollout of the 4G network with 200 sites and planned to scale it up after a […]
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COAI Calls for Tax Reforms and Duty Exemptions in Telecom Budget Proposal 2024-25
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has submitted recommendations for the Union Budget 2024-25 to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, focusing on improving the financial health of the telecom industry. The key requests made by the telecom body for the budget are as follows: In terms of Regulatory Levies, COAI proposes the […]
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Hong Kong Researchers Develop World’s First Ultra-Secure 6G Antenna
A team of researchers, led by Professor Chan Chi-hou from the City University of Hong Kong, has developed a groundbreaking antenna called the ‘microwave universal metasurface antenna.’ This unique antenna can dynamically, simultaneously, independently, and precisely manipulate all essential properties of electromagnetic waves through software control. Professor Chan described a universal component capable of controlling […]
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Excitel Partners with OTTplay to Unveil New Plan Featuring Wi-Fi, OTT, and Live TV
Broadband service provider Excitel has joined forces with OTTplay to introduce an affordable internet plan bundled with OTT subscriptions and live TV for key southern cities in India, including Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mangalore, Guntur, Vijayawada, and more. Priced at Rs. 599 per month for a 12-month subscription, the new plan offers 400 Mbps internet speed along […]
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DoT’s Decision to Open Machine-to-Machine and IoT Registration to All Entities Aids Standardization, Experts Say
The telecom department’s recent decision to broaden the registration scope of machine-to-machine and internet of things (M2M/IoT) to encompass all entities across various segments is anticipated to facilitate the standardization of IoT services. This move aims to establish a unified standard that addresses key issues such as know your customer (KYC), security, and encryption. Currently, […]
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BSNL Chairman Highlights Annual Maintenance Cost of Rs 2-3 Lakh Crore for Telecom Towers
During the ‘Driving India’s Techade: D2M for Bharat – 5G Broadcast Summit,’ Pravin Kumar Purvar, the chairman and managing director of state-owned BSNL, highlighted the substantial annual cost of maintaining telecom towers, estimating it to be around Rs 2-3 lakh crore. He emphasized the need for technological solutions to reduce these expenses. Purvar acknowledged that […]
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