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Tanay Singh Thakur March 31st, 2022 10:47 AM 0 COMMENTS

5G Spectrum Auctions Can Hurt Satcom’s Future in India: SIA India

If the government goes ahead with the auction route for 5G airwaves, it will hurt the satcom industry's future in India. Indian citizens would be deprived of satellite broadband services if the airwaves are auctioned for satellite communications (satcom) companies which will be a big loss to India’s GDP, said Satcom Industry Association (SIA) in a white paper released on Wednesday. Looking at the global practices, the satcom industry wants... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur February 5th, 2022 3:22 PM 0 COMMENTS

Wi-Fi Spectrum Bands Might be Expanded to 6 GHz and V Band in India: Report

Currently, in India, Wi-Fi signals move through the unlicensed 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz spectrum bands. But very soon, more spectrum in the V-bands and 6 GHz band might be available for Wi-Fi networks in the country. AK Tiwari, Member - Technology, Digital Communications Commission, at a virtual workshop by the ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI), said the Indian government is currently considering and discussing the use of 6 GHz... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 26th, 2022 8:28 AM 1 COMMENTS

Private 5G: Difference of View Between Telcos and Organisations Continue

With 5G, the role of private networks is going to grow multiple folds. Many organisations and multinational companies (MNCs) would want to go for a private 5G network to keep data and communication internal and more secure. But even for private 5G networks, spectrum is required. This is where the industry is at a standstill at the moment. The telecom operators have asked the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur January 17th, 2022 1:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

C-Band 5G Spectrum an Issue for Broadcasters in India

C-band spectrum has become a topic of hot discussion for 5G. It is because it has been claimed by various bodies, including aviation as well as broadcasters, to interfere with their respective services. The broadcasters are not happy with the interference that the C-band 5G has caused in the last year since the 5G trials kicked off in India. Airwaves in the 526-698 MHz, 700 MHz, 900 MHz, and so... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 14th, 2021 11:52 AM 0 COMMENTS

5G Spectrum Price Will be Reduced for Serving to Poor: Vaishnaw

Up until recently, the government saw the spectrum auctions as an opportunity to maximise its revenues. However, that is changing now and in the words of Ashwini Vaishnaw, telecom minister of India, the “public good” element has led to a change in the thought process of the government and now efforts are being made to bring a balance in earning and providing services to the poor. The telcos would have... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 9th, 2021 6:26 PM 0 COMMENTS

IMC 2021: Telcos, Government Express Importance of 5G

The telecom operators of the country, along with the government, have expressed the importance of the role that 5G will play in India. In the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2021 event jointly organised by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), K Rajaraman, Chairman DCC & Secretary, DoT, said, India wants to achieve self-reliance when it comes to network technologies, especially 5G. At the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 1st, 2021 10:50 AM 2 COMMENTS

DoT to Reduce Revenues for Sustainability of Telecom Sector

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is looking to bring balance to the sector. While the spectrum auctions are a great way for the government to earn big revenues, it affects the telecom sector negatively. In the consultation paper released for the 5G spectrum by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), it can be seen that DoT is pushing the regulator towards finding the appropriate base price of spectrum for... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 1st, 2021 9:15 AM 0 COMMENTS

DoT Might Do Something That Telcos Don’t Want

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) might go ahead and come out with a way to allocate spectrum administratively. The telcos have opposed this as they believe everyone should get the spectrum through a fair route of auction. In fact, this would be an unprecedented move from the DoT. According to a Financial Express report, the DoT is thinking about how it can administratively allocate spectrum in the future. The telecom... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur August 13th, 2021 1:18 PM 15 COMMENTS

Reliance Jio, Airtel Complete Spectrum Trading Agreement

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, two of the top telecom operators in India have concluded their spectrum trading deal. For the unaware, the telcos had announced about the trading deal earlier this year where Bharti Airtel had agreed to transfer the rights of its spectrum in the 800 MHz band in Delhi, Mumbai, and Andhra Pradesh to Reliance Jio. Today, a joint statement that came from Airtel said that the... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur July 26th, 2021 12:11 PM 2 COMMENTS

RCom Lenders Very Close to Huge Loss

Reliance Communications, the bankrupt Anil Ambani company, might soon see its telecom license getting cancelled. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is set to cancel the telecom license of RCom because the telco has failed to pay the statutory dues. According to a Business Standard report, the bankrupt telco would be served with a show-cause notice before its telecom license is cancelled. For the unaware, RCom’s telecom license is expiring on... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur June 9th, 2021 10:23 AM 0 COMMENTS

Spectrum Fight Between Telcos and Satellite Broadband Companies Emerge

Spectrum is a very important resource for telecommunication and satellite connectivity companies. These companies use spectrum in varied frequencies to provide seamless services to their customers. For the unaware, spectrum is a scarce resource, and the government oversees its allocations. With 5G on the way, telecom companies want spectrum in the millimetre waves (mmWave) bands which is also sought by the satellite companies. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is expected... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 28th, 2021 11:49 AM 0 COMMENTS

Spectrum for 5G Trials Allocated to the Telcos, mmWave Band Included

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has finally allocated the spectrum to the telcos for conducting 5G trials. The telecom department has approved spectrum in the coveted 700 MHz, 3.5 GHz, and the premium 26 GHz band (mmWave). According to an ET Telecom report, all the Indian operators, including Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio, can now go ahead with their chosen partners and start with the trials using... Read More