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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 02:30 IST

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 18:32 IST

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 05:00 IST

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 02:15 IST

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 06:15 IST

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 06:00 IST

Singtel, Singapore Telco, IPO, Telecom industry

Singtel plans up to $2 billion IPO for broadband unit, to slash stake

Singapore Telecommunications plans to list its broadband unit on the local bourse in a deal that could raise about $2…

May 12, 2016 12:31 IST

Win-win: Modi govt enhances telcos 4G coverage, its revenue

In a move that will not only lead mobile operators like Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular to increase their…

Updated: May 4, 2016 07:33 IST

Lack of investment in infra by telcos causing call drops: TRAI

Lack of investment by telecom firms in network infrastructure like mobile towers, appears to be the main reason behind the…

January 6, 2016 18:49 IST

Telcos’ 4G push to help advertising sector grow 15% in 2016

Higher spending by telecom companies to promote their 4G services is expected to boost the advertising industry by 10-15 per…

January 3, 2016 15:30 IST

Editorial: Don’t kill spectrum goose

Telcos can’t pay good price for 700MHz, don’t auction.

November 27, 2015 00:41 IST

Don’t kill spectrum goose: Telcos can’t pay good price for 700MHz, don’t auction

Going by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India’s (TRAI) latest consultation paper, the next auction – in FY16 or FY17…

Updated: November 26, 2015 20:29 IST

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