Telecom Infrastructure
India to Need an Additional 1.7-3.6 Gigawatts of Data Center Capacity: Report
India has the potential to become a global data center hub due to its low construction, land, and power costs compared to other countries. The country already boasts a well-established IT and digitally enabled services ecosystem. According to Cushman & Wakefield, the median cost of constructing a data center in India is approximately USD 6.8 […]
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DoT Plans PLI Scheme Overhaul to Boost Telecom Equipment Exports
The government plans to revamp the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the telecom sector to boost exports and integrate more micro and small enterprises into the manufacturing ecosystem. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has over Rs 1,000 crore in surplus funds, making funding for the expanded scheme feasible. This expansion aims to establish a comprehensive […]
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About Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks
Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks are essential components of innovative solution. These foundational building blocks are designed to work seamlessly with Telecom Multi-Cloud Foundation, simplifying the design, configuration, and deployment of cloud infrastructure to accelerate the rollout of new services. Integrated within Dell’s factory, these blocks are co-engineered with our cloud platform partners to include all […]
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4G Saturation Project: BSNL Requests Rs 99 Crore Compensation from DoT for O&M Costs
State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has requested a reimbursement of Rs 99 crore from the government to cover additional operations and maintenance (O&M) costs resulting from delays in the delivery and commissioning of Evolved Node B (eNB) by the supplier. “Based on the delivery and commissioning progress of eNB from TCS/ITI, it is anticipated […]
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RBI’s Next-Gen Greenfield Data Centre to Launch Operations in FY25
The Reserve Bank has initiated a project to construct a new state-of-the-art greenfield next-generation data center to address capacity expansion constraints, meet the increasing IT landscape needs, and avoid region-specific risks The data centre, envisaged to cater to the internal needs of RBI and its subsidiaries, will commence operations in FY25, the central bank said […]
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RBI Anticipates India Becoming Global Hub for Chip and Electronics Manufacturing
India’s emerging sectors like renewable energy and semiconductors are expected to make rapid advances on the back of the recent initiatives by the government, according to the RBI’s annual report released on Thursday. The interim Union Budget 2024-25, with an allocation of ₹6,903 crore for semiconductor and display fabs, would contribute to making India a […]
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India is Exporting Telecom Equipment to 70 Countries, Says Report
India is exporting domestically developed and manufactured telecom gear to over 70 countries worldwide. Companies such as Tejas Networks, HFCL, C-DoT, and Reliance Jio are leading this initiative by producing telecom equipment locally, including a portfolio of RAN and core equipment for 5G and 4G developed by Jio. Madhu Arora, an official from the Department […]
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Ericsson Exploring Possibilities for Indian Telecom Equipment Export Option
Swedish telecom equipment manufacturer Ericsson is considering the potential for exporting telecom network equipment from India, according to a senior company executive. “India rolled out 5G on a massive scale last year, and we produced everything from our Indian manufacturing facility. We scaled up our capabilities to meet the requirements of the Indian market. Going […]
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Indian Telcos Concerned Over Equipment Theft, Urge DoT to Block Certain Websites
Indian telecom operators are expressing discontent as incidents of active equipment theft reach unprecedented levels. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing Indian telecom operators, recently addressed a letter to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeking assistance. According to COAI, since October 2023, incidents of telecom equipment theft, particularly Remote Radio Units (RRUs) and […]
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Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea Offers Hope for Struggling 5G Equipment Companies
Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea (Vi) stands to benefit from a global downturn in demand for 5G network equipment, a trend that has affected companies like Nokia and Ericsson, even in India. Despite Vi’s financial challenges, global network equipment providers are inclined to collaborate with Vi due to its substantial user base of over 200 million subscribers. […]
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