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Tanay Singh Thakur August 21st, 2023 10:56 AM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Appreciates Amended RoW Rules 2023, Will Smoothen 5G Rollout in India

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has lauded the amended RoW (right of way) rules 2023. The industry body said that the amended rules are progressive and forward-looking. This puts a clear focus on enhancing the existing 5G ecosystem and expansive digital connectivity for all citizens in India. Let's understand what the amended rules are. Amended RoW Rules 2023 According to the latest amendments made, the licensees will be... Read More

Tanuja K June 22nd, 2023 10:10 AM 3 COMMENTS

COAI Advocates for Opening Complete 6 GHz Band for 5G in India

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has emphasised the importance of opening the complete 6 GHz band for international mobile telecommunications (IMT) to enhance 5G connectivity in India, said a HinduBusinessLine report. As a mobile-first nation with limited reliance on Wi-Fi, COAI believes that utilising the 6 GHz band will significantly improve coverage quality and enhance user experiences. The 6 GHz band provides a contiguous block of spectrum, enabling... Read More

Yashika Goel May 16th, 2023 10:32 PM 5 COMMENTS

COAI Welcomes the Launch of Sanchar Saathi Portal

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) unveiled the Sanchar Saathi portal, a citizen-centric initiative designed to empower mobile subscribers and bolster the security of their devices, today. The portal offers various modules, including the CEIR (Central Equipment Identity Register) and TAFCOP (Telecom Analytics for Fraud Management and Consumer Protection), which provide valuable features such as device tracing, blocking of stolen devices, and verifying the authenticity of mobile phones. Also Read: Sanchar... Read More

Tanuja K April 26th, 2023 5:58 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Telecom Operators Seek Extension to Implement E-Waste Rules

Indian telecom operators have requested an extension of one year to implement the e-waste rules, which have become effective from April 1, 2022. The rules were notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEFCC) in November 2021. This is the first time that electronic equipment deployed by telecom operators has been included in the e-waste rules. According to a recent ET report, the Cellular Operators Association of... Read More

Srikapardhi April 18th, 2023 9:42 AM 3 COMMENTS

Telcos Urge Government to Reduce Levies for 5G Viability: Report

India telcos Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea have urged the government to reduce levies. The telcos say they are investing heavily in the fastest 5G rollout in the world but have no clear visibility regarding the additional revenue from the next-gen services. Through the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the telcos have requested a reduction in the license fee from 3% to 1% and a deferral of... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 23rd, 2023 11:43 AM 0 COMMENTS

COAI’s Demand for Revenue Sharing an Attempt to Violate Net Neutrality: IAMAI

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has called for the need for revenue sharing by the OTT (over-the-top)platforms with the telecom service providers (TSPs). COAI's reasoning behind this is that the OTT calling and texting apps such as WhatsApp and Telegram offer the same services to the consumers as the TSPs, but they don't have to pay any levies to the govt. Whereas the TSPs are subject to huge... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 22nd, 2023 1:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Bats for 6 GHz Spectrum for 5G Networks in India

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) is backing the push for the 6 GHz spectrum band to be made available for wireless 5G network services. The industry body, which represents companies such as Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, along with many international players, has said that the 6 GHz bands will bring along some great benefits if it is given to the licensed telecom service providers. According... Read More

Tanuja K January 23rd, 2023 12:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Thanks Ministry of Defence for New Progressive RoW Rules

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has thanked the Ministry of Defence (MoD) for coming out with the progressive Right of Way (RoW) rules. The industry body also thanked the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) for playing an instrumental role in helping bring about forward-looking measures for the telecom infrastructure in India in coordination with the MoD. Back in 2021, the MoD constituted a committee on the request of COAI to... Read More

Tanuja K January 19th, 2023 5:49 PM 0 COMMENTS

COAI Requests Govt to Exempt Customs Duty on Telecom Equipment ahead of Budget 2023

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has asked the Indian government to exempt the customs duty on telecom equipment ahead of the budget 2023. Presently, a basic customs duty (BCD) of 20% is applicable on imported telecom equipment. The industry body has asked for it to be exempted to aid the 5G rollout in the country. COAI said, "Higher Customs duty on telecom equipment is disrupting the cost-effectiveness of... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 1st, 2022 6:44 PM 3 COMMENTS

COAI Calls Out Big Tech Players for Spreading Misleading Propaganda

The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has called out the big tech players for spreading misleading views on the legitimate demand for TSPs (Telecom service providers) seeking a usage charge from the OTT (over-the-top) players that ride on their networks. In a release, COAI said that big tech companies are propagating that revenues earned by the IPs (infrastructure providers) should be shared with the entities using it in the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 30th, 2022 7:43 PM 0 COMMENTS

TRAI Recommendations on 5G Small Cells and Infra Sharing are a Big Positive: COAI

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently published its recommendations for the deployment of 5G small cells and aerial fibre. Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the body which represents the private telcos in India, have called the recommendations from the sector regulator a big positive. According to COAI, these recommendations will help in expediting or fast-tracking the roll-out of 5G across India. TRAI has recommended that DoT (Department... Read More

Bhavya Singh November 29th, 2022 6:04 PM 8 COMMENTS

Telcos Should be Paid a Usage Charge by OTT Players in India Says COAI

To provide an equal playing field, there has been an increasing call for OTT (over-the-top) communication players to fall under the same licencing or regulatory requirements as telecom players. In a letter to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) Secretary K Rajaraman, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) proposed levying a "usage tax" for the actual traffic carried by OTT on telecom networks. Imposition of a Usage Fee for OTT Players... Read More