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The spectrum harmonisation process, critical for 5G services, brings together a bunch of radio wave holdings within a band into one contiguous block with the consensus of all telecom service providers.

Post-auction spectrum harmonisation process done; allocation by August 12: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw

India’s biggest ever auction of telecom spectrum that concluded on August 1 (Monday) received a record Rs 1.5 lakh crore…

August 4, 2022 17:21 IST

It further said the country’s structured licensing framework has helped orderly growth of India’s digital connectivity landscape and the opening up of access to spectrum to enterprises directly disturbs the level playing field.

COAI welcomes Adani Group’s foray into telecom

Last week, Adani Group said that it has no plans to enter into consumer mobility. Further, its decision to participate…

July 15, 2022 01:15 IST

As per analysts, among the three private mobile companies, Reliance Jio is likely to see around 3-3.5% revenue growth, followed by 2-2.5% for Bharti Airtel and around 1% for Vodafone Idea (VIL).

Telecom companies’ Q1 revenue growth expected to moderate

“In the near term, we expect focus to be on the 5G auction, and with no expected tariff hikes for…

July 11, 2022 01:45 IST

A 300 MHz purchase of 26 GHz spectrum will lead to the blended SUC rate for the operators to fall to sub-1% levels, resulting in annual cash savings of Rs 700 crore-Rs 2,000 crore after adjusting for annual spectrum installment of Rs 200 crore, as per calculations done by Jefferies.

Spectrum use charge abolition: Telcos to save up to Rs 2,100 crore a year

SUC to decline progressively as regulatory levies eased for 5G auctions

July 3, 2022 05:15 IST

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 06:15 IST

“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 03:45 IST

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 03:30 IST

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 01:45 IST

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 18:42 IST

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 06:00 IST

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 05:50 IST

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 05:00 IST

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 03:00 IST

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 03:45 IST

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 05:30 IST

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 04:10 IST

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 00:15 IST

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 03:15 IST

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