Telecom Industry
Govt Not Interested to Show Caller ID Anymore to Users
The Telecom Bill 2023, recently approved, has undergone a significant change, removing the mandatory requirement for telcos to display caller ID information to call receivers. In the initial draft, the government proposed the inclusion of Calling Name Presentation (CNAP) as a compulsory feature for telecom providers. This system would have presented registered user names from […]
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India’s Telecom Sector in 2023: A Year of Striking Growth and Challenges
India’s telecom sector experienced remarkable growth in 2023, marked by the nationwide rollout of 5G, positioning the country as a global leader with over 3.97 lakh 5G BTS sites across 738 districts by November. The industry boasts 1.148 billion wireless subscribers, reflecting a 1.9% growth from the previous year, with average data usage per subscriber […]
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BSNL Collaborates with IITM and Anna University to Extend 4G/5G Networks to Campuses and Enhance Student Skillsets
As a significant step towards fostering collaboration between industry and academia in the country, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has entered into a partnership with the Indian Institute of Technology – Madras (IIT-M) and Anna University (AU) through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This collaboration aims to facilitate enterprise solutions for start-ups and international training, […]
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Airtel, Jio, and Starlink by Elon Musk Enter the Satellite Broadband Race in India
In the burgeoning satellite broadband segment of India, telecom rivals Airtel and Jio, alongside entrepreneur Elon Musk, are gearing up for commercial launches. This follows the government’s decision to administratively allocate spectrum and incorporate it into the new telecom bill. Key players in this space include Bharti Group-backed OneWeb, Reliance’s Jio Satellite Communications, and Elon […]
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BSNL Poised for Transformation into a Robust and Capable Organization, Says Ashwini Vaishnaw
In the Lok Sabha on Wednesday, Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw expressed confidence that the state-owned BSNL would transform into a new and capable organization with the unwavering support of the Modi government. Addressing concerns raised by some members regarding the acronym “BSNL” being humorously interpreted as “Bhai Sahab Nahi Lagega” (It won’t work, buddy), the […]
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Safeguarding Telecom Networks: Plans Underway for a Dedicated Cybersecurity Agency
The government is gearing up to establish a national cybersecurity agency to ensure the safety of telecommunication networks and services, according to a senior official. Speaking anonymously, the official acknowledged the escalating frequency of cyberattacks in recent years and stressed the necessity of securing critical infrastructure. Although the timeline and specifics are yet to be […]
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Industry Responds to Telecom Bill 2023: A Positive Outlook
Union Minister of Telecom and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, presented the Telecom Bill 2023 in Lok Sabha, addressing the changing technology landscape and replacing outdated policies. The telecom and tech industry has welcomed the bill, which offers key solutions, including clarity on spectrum allocation for satellite communication (satcom) companies. The government has clarified that spectrum for […]
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Airtel 5G Plus My-wifi Portable Router Now Available for Purchase
Airtel has quietly introduced the Airtel 5G Plus My-wifi portable router on Flipkart, appearing on the platform a few days ago following its listing a month earlier. The device resembles the Airtel 4G Hotspot but is equipped with a small screen displaying 5G signal strength, date and time, battery status, the number of connected devices, […]
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Challenges in Timely Permissions Hampers Telecom Infrastructure Deployment in UP
Telecom infrastructure deployment is facing significant hurdles in the state of Uttar Pradesh (UP), causing concerns for both telecom operators and infrastructure providers (IPs). The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has highlighted the delays in obtaining permissions for deploying telecom infrastructure in UP. Despite the implementation of a single-window system for clearances and approvals by […]
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Vodafone Takeover Not in Government Plans
The Minister of State for Communications, Devusinh Chauhan, has confirmed in the Lok Sabha that the government has no intentions of taking over Vodafone Idea (Vi). Responding to a query, Chauhan stated that there is no proposal under consideration for the government to take over the financially struggling Vodafone Idea. The government became the largest […]
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