Kripa B

About the author: Kirpa B is passionate about the latest advancements in Artificial Intelligence technologies and has a keen interest in telecom. In her free time, she enjoys gardening or diving into insightful articles on AI.

June 9th, 2025 6:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

OpenAI and IndiaAI Mission Partner to Launch OpenAI Academy in India

ChatGPT maker OpenAI has partnered with IndiaAI Mission under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, Government of India, to launch its first international education platform, OpenAI Academy India. The initiative, launched last Thursday, marks the first international expansion of OpenAI's online learning platform aimed at broadening access to artificial intelligence (AI) learning for diverse learner groups across the country. India has the second-largest user base for ChatGPT, according to previous... Read More

June 9th, 2025 10:44 AM 7 COMMENTS

India Adds Over 3,000 5G BTS in May 2025, Marking a Slower Rollout

India added 3,299 new 5G base stations (BTS) in May 2025, lower than the number rolled out in previous months—April and March 2025. Vodafone Idea (Vi) claims to be in the process of rolling out 5G in 17 priority circles, where the telco has acquired 5G spectrum, by August 2025. This means roughly three months for the telco to complete its 5G rollout. The state-run telco BSNL is also in... Read More

June 8th, 2025 11:01 PM 24 COMMENTS

India Achieves 95 Percent Population Coverage With 4G, and Over 80 Percent With 5G: MoS Telecom

India's progress in telecom infrastructure was highlighted by Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development, Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar. During the 11th BRICS Communications Ministers' Meeting held in Brasilia, Brazil, India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready digital development, according to the Ministry of Communications. Also Read: New Telecom Policy Targets One Million Jobs by 2030 From Digital Divide to Global Digital Leadership Chandra Sekhar highlighted India's digital... Read More

June 7th, 2025 8:59 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio and TM Forum Members Collaborate to Develop Architectures That Enable AI at Scale

Reliance Jio has outlined its next phase of growth, placing artificial intelligence (AI), data, and 5G at the heart of its strategy. The telco added over six million new subscribers in the first quarter of 2025, taking its total subscriber base to 488.2 million. Average revenue per user (ARPU) rose to Rs 206.2, despite recent consumer price increases. Jio's 5G Network Traffic Jio's 5G network now handles 45 percent of... Read More

June 7th, 2025 7:48 PM 0 COMMENTS

GSMA Flags High Spectrum Prices, Stresses 5G-Advanced and AI as Top Priorities: Report

High spectrum costs are placing a growing burden on telecom operators and could hinder network investments, particularly in underserved regions, warned the GSMA, the global mobile industry association. In an interaction with ETTelecom, GSMA Director General Vivek Badrinath outlined the organisation’s strategic priorities, including closing the mobile usage gap, expanding 5G and 5G-Advanced (5GA), promoting responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI), and safeguarding critical infrastructure. Also Read: GSMA Urges Regulatory... Read More

June 6th, 2025 7:47 PM 0 COMMENTS

MediaTek Backs mmWave Spectrum in India to Support 6G Vision: Report

Taiwanese semiconductor firm MediaTek said that it would support millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum bands in India, positioning itself as a critical enabler for future 6G networks. The company said it is committed to working with Indian telecom operators Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, who are currently in the planning stages of deploying services in the 26 GHz mmWave band acquired in the 2022 spectrum auction. Also Read: MediaTek to Launch... Read More

June 6th, 2025 4:18 PM 26 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Expands Prepaid Non-Stop Hero Offering to More Circles

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its Non-Stop Hero Plan to five more markets since the last time we reported the development in May 2025. The Vi Non-Stop Hero Plan is available in over 15 circles now, while Hero Unlimited is available in all the circles. These are various prepaid offerings from Vi that offer different benefits at various price points. Also Read: Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea: Data Usage Trends... Read More

June 6th, 2025 10:10 AM 0 COMMENTS

Tech Industry Urges DoT to Revise 6 GHz Wi-Fi Power Norms, Align with Global Standards: Report

The technology industry has called on the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to revise proposed power levels for wireless devices operating in the delicensed 6 GHz spectrum band, warning that current limits may hinder the performance of next-generation applications and restrict consumer access to affordable, high-speed Wi-Fi. Also Read: Delicensing of 6 GHz Band for Wi-Fi Will Boost Innovation in India, Says Telecom Minister DoT’s Draft Rules for 6 GHz Band... Read More

June 5th, 2025 10:16 PM 0 COMMENTS

GSMA Urges Regulatory Parity Between Satellite and Terrestrial Telecom Services: Report

The Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA) has called for uniform regulatory treatment of satellite and terrestrial telecom providers, arguing that similar services must be governed by the same legal, economic, and tax frameworks. GSMA's newly appointed Director General, Vivek Badrinath, emphasised that such parity is not merely a commercial requirement but an ethical imperative. Also Read: GSMA Urges India to Play Statesman Role in 5G, 6G Spectrum Strategy... Read More

June 5th, 2025 4:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink to Soon Receive License for Satellite Services in India, Amazon Kuiper Faces Delays: Report

Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday announced that Starlink is set to become the third satellite internet service company to receive a license to operate in India, according to an ANI report. The license will be issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in the coming days. So far, Bharti Group-backed OneWeb and Reliance Jio have been granted licenses for providing satellite-based internet services in the country. Also... Read More

June 5th, 2025 11:18 AM 0 COMMENTS

Banks Hesitant to Extend Fresh Loans to Vodafone Idea After AGR Verdict: Report

Banks are unwilling to extend fresh credit to Vodafone Idea (Vi) following the Supreme Court’s recent dismissal of a plea by telecom operators seeking relief on pending adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues, according to multiple media reports. These reports separately outlined the stances of private and public sector banks. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Says It Can’t Operate Beyond FY 2025–26 as Banks Refuse Loans PSU Banks Deny Fresh Loans to... Read More

June 4th, 2025 11:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Rules Out Review of Satcom Spectrum Recommendations Despite COAI Objections: Report

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has categorically ruled out any review of its recommendations on satellite communication (satcom) spectrum pricing, dismissing objections raised by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). Sources within TRAI told PTI that the regulator has already submitted its recommendations to the government "after following the due consultation process exhaustively and transparently." Also Read: Telcos Oppose TRAI’s Satcom Spectrum Plan, Cite Unfair Advantage to... Read More

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