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The operators told DoT officials at a pre-bid conference on Monday that the notice inviting applications (NIA) for the auctions does not mention the removal of the floor rate of 3% SUC levied on their adjusted gross revenue.

No cash flow relief if 3% floor rate is not removed: Telcos cry foul as spectrum payment floor rate stays

The removal of the floor rate is required to give effect to the telecom relief package announced by the government…

June 22, 2022 6:15 am

“Seeking a level playing field with enterprises for captive private networks is akin to a child in kindergarten being asked to compete with someone who has a doctoral degree. No mature regulator anywhere in the world imposes regulation on a player with no or minimal market share,” BIF president TV Ramachandran said.

Telcos’ demands ‘absurd and impractical’, says BIF

The COAI had shared a slew of demands and conditions around private networks like imposition of licence fee and GST,…

June 22, 2022 3:45 am

Since, most of the global firms don’t have their source code here, Indian companies may stand to benefit more.

DoT introduces design linked incentive scheme, extends telecom gear PLI by a year

Companies can apply for design-led manufacturing, with incentives worth Rs 4,000 crore, from June 21.

June 21, 2022 3:30 am

The operators highlighted their concerns regarding private networks during the pre-bid conference organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Monday.

Ahead of spectrum sale, telcos raise concerns over private networks

The telcos on Monday again highlighted all the points mentioned in the letter during the pre-bid conference. The DoT has…

June 21, 2022 1:45 am

The auction related pre-bid conference was attended by telecom operators Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, sources said.

Telcos flag concerns over captive network issue at pre-bid conference ahead of 5G spectrum auction

Telcos also sought more clarity on matters related to network roll-out obligations, and also manner in which spectrum will be…

June 20, 2022 6:42 pm

The roads are now clear for the 5G auctions.

Higher 5G base price to widen telcos’ debt

This, added to the existing payments of the operators, would result in the industry shelving out Rs 17,000 crore per…

June 16, 2022 6:00 am

As per the document, the government from time to time will publish required provisions and guidelines, and licensing terms and conditions for enabling the setting up of captive non-public network (CNPN).

Telecom dept says Big Tech can set up private 5G network

BIF — whose members include tech giants Google, Amazon, Meta, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), among others — had made a…

June 16, 2022 5:50 am

While the operators would bid to some extent for 3,300-3,670 MHz band where the reduction in price was 36% compared to what was prescribed in 2018; there's every chance that the premium 700 Mhz band spectrum may go unsold once again. If this happens, it would be the third consecutive auctions in which this band would remain unsold.

72 GHz of spectrum for 20-year period: Cabinet nod to 5G auction; telcos may go slow on bids

No price reduction by Cabinet contentious issue for operators, initial rollout may see patchy services

June 16, 2022 5:00 am

Suppose, at that time, VSNL and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited had said that these sectors should not be opened up because they would end up losing substantial revenue; what would have been the stand of private telcos?

Wrong call by telcos: Telecom firms are being protectionist in opposing private 5G networks

The current debate—whether private enterprises should be allowed to build their own 5G networks or should depend on telcos—is quite…

June 11, 2022 3:00 am

Once these changes are incorporated, the matter may be taken up by the Cabinet at its next meeting.

DoT to revise Cabinet note on 5G: Govt favours airwaves for private enterprises

However, Broadband India Forum, an association of technology players, is batting strongly for private networks with direct allocation of spectrum…

June 9, 2022 3:45 am

Regarding the surrender fee, Trai has said the fee should not be kept high to make the provision ineffective. “It should be a kind of administrative fee for the purpose of processing of surrender application. Surrender fee may be kept as Rs 1,00,000 per spectrum band per LSA,” Trai said.

Boost for Ease of doing business: Spectrum surrender guidelines to get easy for mobile operators

Trai proposes transparent norms so telcos can shed excess airwaves

April 17, 2022 5:30 am

Recently, a DoT committee endorsed the Trai recommendations with slight tweaks.

Seeking faster 5G rollout: No auction; telecom operators to get E-band on nominal fee

Telecom operators and technology firms have been divided on the allocation route for this spectrum. While Reliance Jio has been…

April 4, 2022 4:10 am

Apart from that, the regulator should recommend the reserve price on a standalone basis for 5G and E-band spectrums.

Telcos trying to bridge the divide on allocation of E-band spectrum

Reliance Jio, which has so far been opposing Bharti Airtel’s and Vodafone Idea’s demand to bundle E-band spectrum with 5G…

March 25, 2022 12:15 am

But firms will soon be able to file applications for the import of equipment on the Saralsanchar portal.

DoT relaxes rules around import of wireless equipment for testing

The government has already made it mandatory that only tested and certified equipment can be deployed in a telecom network.

March 12, 2022 3:15 am

The government too supports open networks as it gives an opportunity to local firms to make some components of telecom network. Earlier, because of proprietary networks, it was difficult for Indian firms to enter into telecom equipment space but with open RAN, there will be opportunities for local firms to manufacture equipment.

Telcos to opt for hybrid model for 5G network rollout

Bharti Airtel, which is also doing a 5G trial with open RAN provider Mavenir in Punjab circle, has found the…

March 10, 2022 2:30 am

In fact, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai), which submitted its recommendations to the DoT way back in August 2014 has also favoured a light licensing approach and not auctioning this spectrum.

Govt looking into demands for delicensing spectrum in E and V bands

The value of E and V band spectrum is low because they have very poor propagation characteristics. These bands are…

Updated: March 2, 2022 6:32 pm

Usually, the DoT does not ask Trai to submit its recommendations in a given timeframe, but this time, since an informal deadline of August 15 has been fixed for the launch of 5G services, a communication to expedite the process has been sent.

PMO pushes for 5G launch by August 15; Dept of Telecommunications seeks TRAI recommendations

FE had in November last year reported on government’s plan to launch 5G services by August 15 and to conduct…

February 25, 2022 5:00 am

Truly revolutionising telecom: Govt must stop thinking of the sector from a revenue-maximisation perspective

After 2016, the industry’s quarterly AGR revenue has bounced back for the first time, reaching levels prevailing before The Great…

February 23, 2022 2:15 am

The rest will be for multi-year plans related to devices and other programmes around digital inclusion.

Tech Synergy: In digital push, Google to invest $1 billion in Bharti Airtel

To pick up 1.28% stake in telco for $700 million, invest $300 million for digital offerings

January 29, 2022 6:15 am

Operators must also offer at least one plan voucher, one special tariff voucher and one combo voucher with a validity of 30 days. The Telecom Regulatory authority of India (Trai) has given operators 60 days to make the necessary modifications to their billing systems.

Trai to telcos: Offer monthly renewals of pre-paid packs

Even in case a 30-day tariff offering is mandated, customers will have to recharge more than once in months having…

January 28, 2022 6:00 am

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