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Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill: What it Means for Spectrum, Subsea Cables
Summary:Donald Trump’s recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBB), signed into law on July 4, 2025, marks a significant legislative shift impacting various sectors, including the crucial telecommunications landscape. For spectrum, the bill primarily restores and mandates the FCC’s spectrum auction authority, aiming to release new bands for 5G and future wireless technologies while raising […]
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Mukesh Ambani Calls Jio His Biggest Risk, Says It Could Be Reliance’s Greatest Philanthropy
Key Takeaways: Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani has described his bold investment in Jio as the biggest risk of his career—one that could double as the group’s greatest act of philanthropy if it failed to deliver expected returns. In a candid interview with McKinsey & Company, Ambani revealed that during the early […]
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Understanding India’s PLI Scheme for Telecom Gear Manufacturers
India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme for telecom and networking products aims to boost domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence, and position India as a global telecom hub. It offers financial incentives to companies that manufacture critical telecom equipment in India and meet yearly sales and investment targets. This article explains how the scheme works, who benefits, […]
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About Broadband India Forum (BIF)
The Broadband India Forum (BIF) is a non-profit, non-political organization established to promote the development and adoption of broadband and digital communication technologies across India. It serves as a collaborative platform for stakeholders—including technology companies, policymakers, and industry experts—to advocate for policies that enhance broadband penetration and digital infrastructure in the country. Key Objectives and […]
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World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2025: Celebrating Digital Innovation for Sustainable Development
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is observed annually on May 17 to highlight the transformative power of communication and information technologies in driving global development and bridging the digital divide. In 2025, the day continues to underscore the critical role of digital tools in building an inclusive, informed, and connected world. As we […]
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The Future of Broadband: From Speed to Quality of Experience
For the past three decades, the broadband industry has focused on solving the basic connectivity challenge. Now, as networks advance beyond speed and capacity, the spotlight has shifted to delivering a consistent and reliable connection from the data centre to the end user. Today, Quality of Experience (QoE) is just as vital to user satisfaction […]
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The Critical Role of Advanced Wi-Fi in the 6G Era
As the world prepares for the next generation of wireless technology, 6G, it’s becoming clear that advanced Wi-Fi will play a crucial supporting role. While 6G is expected to deliver ultra-high speeds, extremely low latency, and seamless connectivity across devices, these ambitious goals cannot be achieved by cellular networks alone. That’s where advanced Wi-Fi standards […]
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5 Key Facts About Liquid Cooling in AI Data Centers
As artificial intelligence (AI) grows more powerful, it also becomes more energy-hungry — putting enormous pressure on the systems that support it. At the center of it all are data centers. Traditionally cooled by air, these facilities are now reaching their limits as AI workloads intensify. Enter liquid cooling. This advanced method offers a far […]
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Despite US Tariffs, India’s Telecom Industry Stays Competitive
India’s telecom and agriculture sectors have emerged among the worst-hit by tariff hikes imposed under U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, according to a report by EY. In the telecom sector, tariffs on Indian exports to the U.S. have surged from 0% to 26% as of April 9, 2025, impacting $6 billion worth of trade. […]
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Impact of Trump’s US Tariffs on the Indian Telecom Sector
The imposition of tariffs by the United States on various goods, including telecom and electronic components, can have both direct and indirect effects on the Indian telecom sector. The telecom industry in India is highly dependent on imports of network equipment, semiconductors, and other critical telecom infrastructure. Here’s how US tariffs could influence the sector: […]
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