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Yashika Goel February 3rd, 2024 6:56 PM 2 COMMENTS

4G Connectivity for Villages: Over 41,000 Mobile Towers Sanctioned, Says Govt

A total of 41,160 mobile towers have been sanctioned with an outlay of Rs 41,331 Crore to provide 4G connectivity to about 55,000 villages, the Ministry of Communications told the Rajya Sabha in response to a question on Friday. Union Minister of State for Communications Devusinh Chauhan informed the Upper House in a written reply regarding the telecommunication network in Indian villages. Also Read: Government Initiatives for Internet Connectivity in... Read More

Tanuja K January 24th, 2024 11:40 AM 3 COMMENTS

Spectrum Auctions 2024: DoT Doesn’t Expect Much Revenue

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has lowered its expected revenue from the upcoming spectrum auctions. The government is reportedly planning a spectrum auction in the last quarter of FY24. DoT had earlier targetted to earn Rs 5,000 crores from the spectrum auctions. But now, according to an ET report, the telecom department has cut the revenue target to Rs 500 crore from the auction which is expected to take place... Read More

Yashika Goel January 23rd, 2024 6:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel Prepays Rs 8,325 Crores for Spectrum Auction 2015 Liabilities

Bharti Airtel today said that it has strengthened its financial position by prepaying Rs 8,325 crores to the Department of Telecom (DoT), Government of India, settling part of its deferred liabilities related to spectrum acquired in the 2015 auction, according to the company's announcement. Also Read: Airtel Prepays Rs 8,024 Crores to Clear 2015 Spectrum Liabilities Strategic Prepayment The move to make a substantial prepayment on the spectrum acquisition liabilities... Read More

Yashika Goel January 23rd, 2024 11:17 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Issues Show Cause Notices to Vodafone Idea, Adani Data Networks for 5G Rollout Delays: Report

Vodafone Idea (Vi) and Adani Group's Adani Data Networks have been issued show-cause notices by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) as to why fines should not be levied on them for failing to meet Minimum Rollout Obligations (MRO) related to 5G Spectrum in India. The DoT has also sent notices to both companies, asking them to furnish the reasons for the delay in the 5G rollout and the timelines by... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 22nd, 2024 3:17 PM 0 COMMENTS

Starlink Finally Gets GMPCS License in India from DoT: Report

Starlink, a SpaceX-owned company, has been trying for years to be a part of the Indian connectivity ecosystem. However, due to not receiving the regulatory approvals, Starlink hasn't started services in India yet. Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are the only two companies that have the approvals or necessary licenses from the govt to offer satellite broadband in the country. Well, Starlink has just taken a big step further... Read More

Yashika Goel January 21st, 2024 2:39 PM 10 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Enhances Network Capacity in Ayodhya

Vodafone Idea (Vi) has announced that it has upgraded its network infrastructure in Ayodhya ahead of the consecration of the Ram Mandir on January 22, 2024. With the support of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Government, and local authorities, Vi aims to ensure seamless connectivity for the expected 7,000 dignitaries and visitors during the event. Also Read: Vodafone Idea Boosts Network Capacity in South Karnataka Collaborative Efforts In a... Read More

Yashika Goel January 17th, 2024 4:53 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telecom Secretary’s US Visit Formalises US-India OpenRAN Acceleration Roadmap

The Secretary of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) met with Ann Neuberger, the Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) of the USA, resulting in the formalisation and release of the 'US-India OpenRAN Acceleration Roadmap', the Ministry of Communications said in an official statement on Wednesday. This agreement promotes collaboration for interoperability and scaled deployments of OpenRAN products. Also Read: India and USA Shake Hands for 6G Development US-India OpenRAN Acceleration Roadmap... Read More

Yashika Goel January 16th, 2024 3:13 PM 0 COMMENTS

Airtel 5G Plus Enables High-Speed Connectivity in Lakshadweep for Tourists

Airtel 5G Plus services are now available to customers in Lakshadweep, the group of 36 islands known for their exotic, sun-kissed beaches, and lush green landscape. While basic mobile connectivity was already available on some islands, Bharti Airtel was the first to connect Lakshadweep to 5G. Tourists visiting Agatti and Kavaratti can now enjoy high-speed Airtel 5G Plus for seamless connectivity on the go using their 5G smartphones or devices.... Read More

Tanuja K January 16th, 2024 1:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Vodafone Idea Yet to Close Funding from US DFC

Vodafone Idea (Vi), a struggling Indian telecom operator, has so far failed to raise funds from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). The telco has been trying to raise funds for the same for deployment of Open-RAN and related technologies, sad an ET report. Vi had given its assurance of closing the funding four months ago, yet nothing has happened. The report mentions that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT)... Read More

Srikapardhi January 12th, 2024 1:54 PM 0 COMMENTS

NEC Announces Completion of KLI Submarine Cable System for BSNL

NEC India, in collaboration with NEC Corporation, announced today the completion of the optical submarine cable system for BSNL, connecting Kochi and the Lakshadweep Islands in Southern India. The Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Cable (KLI), developed under the Government of India's Digital India Mission, ensures digital connectivity to the remote islands, boosting their economic and social life. Also Read: PM Inaugurates Kochi-Lakshadweep Submarine Optical Fiber Connection KLI Submarine Cable Funded by... Read More

Yashika Goel January 7th, 2024 7:00 PM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Extends M2M and WPAN/WLAN Registration to All Entities

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications (MoC), has extended Machine-to-Machine (M2M) and Wireless Personal Area Network/Wireless Local Area Network (WPAN/WLAN) registration to all entities involved in these businesses. All entities, including companies, government departments, organisations, partnerships, and more, engaged in M2M service provisioning and WPAN/WLAN Connectivity Provisioning, are advised to complete the registration process through the SaralSanchar portal (saralsanchar.gov.in) by March 31, 2024. Also Read: Government... Read More

Tanuja K January 5th, 2024 5:09 PM 1 COMMENTS

5G Monetisation Path Clears, But will it Work in India

The Indian telecom operators are struggling to monetise 5G networks. While mobile customers are essentially getting it for free, enterprises haven't yet shown much demand for it. Even at the enterprise level for 5G, the use cases are quite limited. There's not enough leverage to push enterprises into adopting 5G instantly. However, once the government gives the green flag to the telcos for leasing spectrum to the enterprises for setting... Read More