Recruitment
BharatNet Phase 3 Project to Create 25 Thousand Jobs in Coming Years
The third and most ambitious phase of the BharatNet project, with an outlay of ₹65,000 crore, is set to create approximately 25,000 direct and indirect jobs over the next 2-3 years, according to TeamLease Services. This phase prioritizes last-mile connectivity to rural areas through innovative solutions, leveraging public-private partnerships (PPP) and advanced technologies. Key Features […]
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AT&T’s India Development Center to Expand by 2,500-3,000 Employees in the Next 2 Years
AT&T’s India Development Center (IDC) is expanding rapidly, planning to add 2,500-3,000 employees over the next two years. Currently, the IDC has around 2,000 employees spread across Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. Though AT&T has been in India for 40 years, the IDC was established just last year to build a technology powerhouse supporting AT&T Technology […]
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Telecom Sector Hiring May See Downfall in FY 25
The growth of the telecom sector workforce in FY25 is anticipated to slow down to approximately 30%, reaching 6.79 million, slightly below the 31% growth in FY24, and significantly less than the 51% growth observed in FY23. This reflects the reduced capital expenditure by major operators, Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, which have completed their […]
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Telecom Hiring in India Expected to Decelerate in FY25 After Conclusion of 5G Rollout
The hiring landscape in India’s telecom sector is anticipated to experience a significant decline, dropping to 10-15% year-over-year in the fiscal year 2025 from the notable 35% year-over-year witnessed in the fiscal year 2024. The moderation is primarily attributed to the completion of the rollout of fifth-generation (5G) services by major carriers such as Reliance […]
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Vodafone Idea Collaborates with Job Hai to Enhance Job Search Experience on Vi App
Vodafone Idea (Vi) has entered into a collaboration with Job Hai, a blue-collar recruitment platform under Info Edge (India), to integrate Job Hai into Vi Jobs and Education on the Vi App. This integration aims to enhance job seekers’ access to opportunities, particularly for the youth. Job Hai currently features numerous vacancies from tier 1 […]
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India’s Telecom Sector Faces Escalating Shortage of 5G Talent
India’s telecom sector has been at the forefront of rapid 5G deployment, but it faces a significant talent shortage of nearly 2.4 million individuals, according to a report titled “Telecom Talent in 5G Era: Demand Supply Skill Gap Report 2023–24,” released by the Telecom Sector Skill Council (TSSC) in collaboration with Indian startup Draup, specializing […]
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How the ‘Skilling on Wheels’ Initiative Harnesses 5G Technology to Bridge the Digital Divide
The Indian government has prioritized boosting the employability of the country’s youth by focusing on skill development. However, one of the key challenges lies in making these skill development programs accessible to all. In response, the Telecom Sector Skill Council has introduced the ‘Skilling on Wheels’ initiative. This groundbreaking project involves the conversion of buses […]
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