Author: Bharatnet
The Fusion of AI and 6G Technology
As technological landscapes evolve, the synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and 6G technology is poised to reshape our connectivity, communication, and daily lives. Projections for 6G networks hint at the potential for achieving unprecedented speeds, reaching up to one terabit per second (Tbps), a thousand times faster than the current 1 Gbps standard. This blog […]
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DoT Prepares War Room Using AI for Seamless Network at Ayodhya Ram Temple Event
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enhance connectivity during the upcoming inauguration of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. The DoT is conducting predictive analysis based on expected attendance to guide telecom operators in deploying additional mobile sites and determining the optimal technology—2G, 4G, or 5G. Anticipating […]
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Guidelines in the Pipeline for Telecom Operators to Lease 5G Spectrum to Private Networks
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to establish guidelines for the leasing of spectrum to captive private networks, presenting a new revenue avenue for telecom operators, especially in the context of 5G monetization. This move will enable telcos, which have acquired spectrum through auctions, to lease airwaves to captive non-public networks (CNPN) or private […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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