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BSNL Opens Data Centers to Private Players and Startups Under Revenue-Sharing Model
Summary:BSNL has launched a new data center partnership and revenue-sharing policy that opens its vast infrastructure to private players, startups, and entrepreneurs. This initiative allows businesses to establish micro and edge data centers using BSNL’s facilities, boosting India’s digital infrastructure, cloud adoption, and data localization efforts. BSNL Opens Data Centers to Private Players and Startups […]
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TRAI’s Spectrum Fee Proposal for Satcom Raises Concerns Over Start-Up Viability
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued new recommendations on spectrum usage fees for satellite-based communication services, a move that experts warn could create significant entry barriers for startups and smaller players. While TRAI aims to simplify regulation and encourage investment, the fee structure may inadvertently slow efforts to make satellite connectivity more […]
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Tidal Wave Deploys Private 5G Network for Coal India, Eyes Expansion in Mining and Manufacturing
Indian startup Tidal Wave Technologies has successfully deployed a private 5G network at Coal India, a state-run enterprise, to enable enhanced connectivity, real-time data analytics, and remote operations. The company revealed that it is actively in talks with other public sector enterprises in the mining, manufacturing, and logistics sectors for similar deployments. “Our solution, implemented […]
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C-DoT Launches ‘Samarth’ Incubation Program to Empower Startups in Telecom and IT
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DoT), an autonomous telecom R&D center under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has launched the first cohort of its incubation program, “Samarth”. This initiative aims to foster innovation and drive technological advancements in India’s telecommunications and IT sectors. Designed to support startups and innovators, the program […]
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What to Expect from Indian Mobile Congress 2024
The Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, one of India’s premier technology events, is set to take place from October 15 to October 18, 2024. This highly anticipated event will bring together key players from both the Indian and international tech sectors. The theme for this year is “The Future Is Now,” focusing on the latest […]
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95% Indian Villages have Internet Connectivity- Jyotiraditya Scindia
Under the Digital India Initiative, the government has implemented various measures to connect not only metropolitan areas but also tier-2 and tier-3 cities, as well as rural and remote regions. As of March 2024, India has a total of 954.40 million internet subscribers, with 398.35 million residing in rural areas. Additionally, by April 2024, out […]
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O-RAN to Offer Big Opportunity to India Startups
Open RAN (Radio Access Network) technology presents significant opportunities for Indian startups to develop an ecosystem that can be applied both domestically and globally. “Our industry is poised to become a global supplier for Open RAN technology. BSNL will also begin trials for Open RAN by next month,” said RK Upadhyay, CEO of the Center […]
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DoT Launches Initiative to Boost Industry 4.0 Adoption Among MSMEs
The Telecom Sector of Excellence (TCoE) India, representing DoT, is seeking proposals from organizations and startups to develop a comprehensive baseline survey for the MSME sector in India. The focus of this survey will be on Digital Transformation through 5G Technologies and their impact. With the manufacturing industry experiencing a significant shift due to Industry […]
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Government Looks to Startups and Academia for Telecom Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs)
Government officials have outlined their strategy to leverage startups and academia in the telecommunications sector to drive innovation and generate intellectual property rights (IPRs), particularly in emerging technologies like quantum communications, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning. As part of this initiative, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is encouraging partnerships between global firms such as […]
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TRAI Proposes Relaxation to Develop Innovation and Startups
Tech startups will soon have the opportunity to test their services and products on a telecom network without the need for a bilateral deal with a specific operator. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has proposed a framework for establishing a Regulatory Sandbox (RS) for digital services, allowing startups with promising products and services […]
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