Telecom Industry
Telecom and Tech Players Weigh in on Selective App Banning
Telecom and technology stakeholders have voiced their views regarding the Department of Telecommunications’ (DoT) consideration of selectively banning certain apps. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had initiated discussions on the targeted prohibition of apps, providing the government with the ability to ban specific applications, like WhatsApp, in particular geographic areas as needed for […]
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Indian Telecom Operators Advocate for Tech Companies’ Contribution to Network Infrastructure Costs
Telecom operators in India are urging the government to seek financial contributions from major internet and technology companies for the use of network infrastructure to deliver their services. The proposal presented to TRAI was initiated by Reliance Jio, India’s largest operator with over 450 million subscribers. It suggests that technology firms responsible for a significant […]
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Bharti Airtel to Source 23,000 MWh of Green Energy for Six Nxtra Data Centers
Bharti Airtel has announced its intention to procure 23,000 MWh of renewable energy by the conclusion of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023-24 for its data center subsidiary, Nxtra. This move is aligned with Airtel’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainability. Stake Acquisition in Renewable Energy Projects As part of […]
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