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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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DoT Ends Wireless Operating License (WOL)
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced on Tuesday the elimination of wireless operating licenses (WOL) required for establishing and maintaining telecommunications networks. This move aims to streamline the regulatory framework, expedite network deployment, and boost mobile broadband accessibility across the nation. According to a notification issued by the DoT on March 11, the necessity for […]
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Telcos Urge TRAI: Stringent Radiation Norms Impacting 5G Rollouts
Struggling to recoup nearly ₹1 lakh crore invested in 5G networks without adequate use cases, mobile operators are urging the telecom regulator to relax electromagnetic radiation norms in India to reduce their rollout costs. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has informed the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) that Indian radiation norms are […]
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COAI Calls for Tax Reforms and Duty Exemptions in Telecom Budget Proposal 2024-25
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has submitted recommendations for the Union Budget 2024-25 to the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, focusing on improving the financial health of the telecom industry. The key requests made by the telecom body for the budget are as follows: In terms of Regulatory Levies, COAI proposes the […]
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Why Vodafone Idea, Airtel, Reliance Jio Express National Security Concerns Regarding Amazon, Microsoft, and Enterprise Messages
Amazon’s switch from SMS to WhatsApp for order delivery updates and similar shifts in enterprise messaging methods have raised concerns within the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone-Idea. In a letter to telecom secretary Neeraj Mittal, the COAI has accused global tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon of potentially […]
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