Telecom Infrastructure
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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Hi-COM and Indus Towers Joint Hands for Telecom Expansion
Hi-COM Network Private Limited, a prominent internet service provider, has announced a strategic collaboration with Indus Towers Limited, the world’s largest telecom tower company, aimed at enhancing telecommunications infrastructure and advancing sustainability initiatives. Indus Towers Limited, resulting from the merger of Bharti Infratel Limited and Indus Towers, has played a crucial role in providing robust […]
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Government Plans Incentives to Boost Telecom Equipment Production Expansion
Telecom equipment manufacturers are poised to receive relief as the government plans to roll out incentives to boost their production capacity, aiming to decrease reliance on imports from overseas. Valued at Rs 400 crore, the incentives are slated for release within a week to selected firms following thorough verification. According to a source familiar with […]
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Telecom Infrastructure Providers Call on Government to Release Input Tax Credit
The Indian telecom industry, recognized as a sunrise sector for the country, has been pivotal in providing affordable and quality-assured telecom services. With over 7.7 lakh telecom towers hosting nearly 27 lakh BTSs (Base Transceiver Stations), the industry delivers 2G, 4G, and 5G services nationwide, catering to approximately 1.2 billion customers. Mr. T.R. Dua, the […]
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Reliance Jio and Airtel Set to Inject ₹75,000 Crore in FY24 to Enhance Network Infrastructure, Reports JM Financials
Over-the-top (OTT) communication services such as Whatsapp, Signal, or Telegram may be “over-regulated,” posing the risk of encryption compromise
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Taiwan Investigates Firms Suspected of Supplying Chip Equipment to Huawei Despite US Sanctions
Taiwan authorities are currently conducting an investigation into four Taiwan-based companies suspected of aiding China’s Huawei Technologies in the development of semiconductor facilities. Minister of Economic Affairs Wang Mei-hua announced the investigation on Friday, which seeks to determine if these companies have breached regulations that prohibit the sale of sensitive technologies and equipment to China. […]
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