June 27th, 2025 10:42 AM 0 COMMENTS

Govt Departments to Get Relief on Spectrum Dues: Report

The Union Cabinet is expected to have cleared a proposal to waive nearly all penalties and the bulk of interest levied on delayed spectrum payments by central and state government departments. The relief, which applies to dues running into several lakh crore rupees, covers key departments including defence, railways, the Department of Space (DoS), and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, which oversees Prasar Bharati, according to a report by... Read More

June 26th, 2025 5:39 PM 0 COMMENTS

Ericsson Expands ASIC R&D Operations in Bengaluru to Strengthen Semiconductor Capabilities

Ericsson has announced that it is expanding its Research and Development (R&D) operations in Bengaluru, India, to enhance its capabilities in Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) development. "This strategic move underscores Ericsson's commitment to enable India to be at the forefront of future communication technology," the company announced on Thursday, June 26, 2025. Also Read: India Leading the Way in Affordable Internet Access: DoT Hiring Drive to Support ASIC Design The... Read More

June 20th, 2025 11:07 AM 7 COMMENTS

BSNL Eyes Subscriber Growth with Competitive Tariffs and Free 5G Services: Report

The government is preparing to seek Cabinet approval for an additional 1 lakh 4G sites for state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), once the ongoing deployment of the first phase stabilizes. According to Minister of State for Communications, Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, the plan hinges on the performance of the current rollout and its ability to match global standards while attracting subscribers. Also Read: BSNL Names Its 5G Service as Q... Read More

June 19th, 2025 5:01 PM 0 COMMENTS

Jio AI-Native Network Strategy, Verizon ODA Accreditation, TM Forum GSMA Partnership, and More

At DTW Ignite 2025, global telecom leaders came together to showcase advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI)-native networks, autonomous operations, and open digital architectures. From Jio's AI-first transformation strategy to Google Cloud's autonomous network blueprint, the event set the stage for a more intelligent, agile, and scalable future in the telecom industry. Also Read: Jio and TM Forum Members Collaborate to Develop Architectures That Enable AI at Scale 1. Jio Updates... 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

May 29th, 2025 11:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

GSMA Urges India to Play Statesman Role in 5G, 6G Spectrum Strategy Amid 6GHz Delicensing: Report

The GSM Association (GSMA) has urged India to assume a "statesman role" in shaping a forward-looking spectrum strategy that supports its 5G expansion and future 6G ambitions. This comes in the wake of the Centre's decision to delicense the lower 6GHz band (5925–6425 MHz) for Wi-Fi, a move seen as a setback for telecom carriers. Also Read: GSMA Calls for Regulatory Framework to Ensure Fair Contribution from OTT Players GSMA Calls... Read More

May 19th, 2025 10:09 AM 0 COMMENTS

New Telecom Policy Targets One Million Jobs by 2030: Report

The government plans to boost telecom products exports, with a focus on achieving universal connectivity and creating one million new jobs by 2030. The policy, currently being finalised by the Ministry of Communications in consultation with stakeholders, outlines a roadmap to transform India's telecom and digital infrastructure over the next five years, The Economic Times reported, citing officials familiar with the matter. Also Read: India’s Digital Economy to Outpace Agriculture,... Read More

May 18th, 2025 6:34 PM 0 COMMENTS

India Will Play Lead Role in Shaping Upcoming 6G Regulations, Says Union Minister: Report

Union Minister of Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday said India is at the forefront of a rapidly unfolding telecommunication revolution across the globe under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He highlighted the rapid deployment of 5G technology and expressed confidence in India's ability to shape international regulations for upcoming 6G standards. Also Read: Treat Bharat 6G as a National Mission, Says MoS Communications to Industry Poised to Shape... Read More

May 14th, 2025 6:05 PM 0 COMMENTS

Treat Bharat 6G as a National Mission, Says MoS Communications to Industry

Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani on Wednesday reaffirmed India's commitment to becoming a global leader in the development of next-generation 6G technologies. Speaking at the 'Bharat 6G 2025' conference in New Delhi, Pemmasani emphasised India's journey toward 6G and said that 6G represents a civilisation-scale opportunity. Also Read: Keysight Technologies and MeitY’s SAMEER Partner for R&D in Healthcare and 6G India's 6G Vision The... Read More

May 7th, 2025 1:57 PM 0 COMMENTS

European Telcos Urge EU Action on Spectrum Allocation to Avoid Falling Behind US in 6G: Report

Twelve of Europe's largest telecom operators have called on regulators to allocate the entire upper 6GHz frequency band for mobile services, warning that delays could leave the region lagging behind the United States and China in the global race toward future 6G deployment. Also Read: Europe Severely Lags in 5G SA Rollout: Ookla 6GHz Spectrum for 5G and 6G Networks In a letter seen by Reuters, companies including Vodafone (UK),... Read More

April 28th, 2025 7:40 PM 0 COMMENTS

Lava, HMD Partner Tejas Networks, FreeStream to Launch Direct-to-Mobile Devices in India

FreeStream Technologies, incubated at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, along with Lava International and HMD Global, today announced plans to launch Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) enabled devices in India ahead of large-scale field trials. The announcement, made on the occasion of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) 2025, marks a significant step toward the mass deployment of D2M technology, which uses terrestrial TV broadcast airwaves to broadcast live... Read More

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