India added more than 4,000 new 5G base stations (BTS) in December 2025. This brings the total BTS count nationwide to over 515,000, according to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). According to the DoT, the total number of deployed 5G BTS stood at 518,854 at the end of December 2025, … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), under the Ministry of Communications, has released the National Frequency Allocation Plan 2025 (NFAP-2025), a key policy document governing the allocation and management of radio-frequency spectrum in India. The new plan will come into force from Tuesday, December 30, 2025 and will serve as the … Read More
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL), a state-run telecom operator based out of India, is now reportedly planning to turn off 3G across the country. The bedrock of BSNL’s network, for many years, has been 3G. The company only recently launched 4G in many areas, and now has close to 1 … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has described 2025 as a landmark year for India’s telecom sector, marked by rapid expansion of connectivity, strong regulatory reforms, indigenous technology development, and enhanced digital security. With record growth in telephone and internet penetration, ultra-low data costs, and large-scale deployment of 5G and optical … Read More
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has proposed allowing one-way spectrum sharing among telecom operators, a move aimed at enabling companies to monetise and efficiently deploy unused airwaves, according to a draft notification published by the Ministry of Communications. The draft Telecommunications (Sharing, Trading, and Leasing of Spectrum) Rules, 2025—released on … Read More
India’s 5G rollout has reached a major milestone, with Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) deploying next-generation mobile services across all States and Union Territories (UTs). 5G services are available in 99.9 percent of districts, supported by the installation of lakhs of 5G Base Transceiver Stations (BTSs) across the country. Also Read: … Read More
Finland-based network equipment vendor Nokia announced a collaboration with India-based Bharti Airtel to make the operator’s network capabilities available to third-party developers through Nokia’s Network as Code platform with a developer portal. “This strategic partnership will provide developers and enterprises alike access to Airtel’s extensive pan-India network assets, creating new … Read More
State-owned telecom operator Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has installed 97,068 indigenously developed 4G sites, with 93,511 already operational as of October 31, the government informed Parliament on Wednesday. The rollout is part of the Centre’s Atmanirbhar Bharat push, with the supply of domestic 4G equipment commencing in September 2023. … Read More
Bharti Airtel’s dispute with Tejas Networks has intensified, with the telecom operator reiterating that the Tata Group-owned company’s equipment deployed by state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is “sub-standard,” rejecting the local equipment maker Tejas’s defence as unfounded. Also Read: Airtel Alleges BSNL 4G Gear Causing Network Interference in Rajasthan; … Read More
T-Mobile US has said its recent nationwide deployment of 5G Advanced could offer important learnings for Indian telecom operators as they look to enhance 5G capabilities and monetisation. The company also noted that non-terrestrial networks (NTN) will remain complementary to terrestrial mobile infrastructure, especially in markets with challenging geographies. Also … Read More
Nokia has unveiled a sweeping strategic overhaul aimed at positioning the company to lead the AI-driven transformation of global networks. Announced at its Capital Markets Day 2025, November 19, the plan includes a new operational model, streamlined business segments, leadership changes, and updated long-term financial targets as the company seeks … Read More
India’s robust 5G networks, combined with capabilities in the AI and data center sectors, could drive local innovations and create business opportunities, according to Ericsson’s CTO. “India has probably the best opportunity in the world because it has a history of being the leader in IT and services on data … Read More
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