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What next after 5G? Battle over delicensing of valuable 6-GHz band

Global tech giants want the entire 1200 MHz of spectrum in this band delicensed while Indian telcos want it licensed for 5G services

Demand for over 150k in roles in 5G, cloud computing, AI & big data: Report

TSSC's 'Indian Telecom Market 2022-23' report outlines growth and acceleration for skilling of NXTGEN technologies workforce

5G spectrum for private players not a threat to Indian telcos: Ookla report

As India gears up for the 5G spectrum auction, the TRAI is aiming to enable the framework for enterprises to build their own private networks

TRAI's order on port out facility needs no interference: Telecom tribunal

The telecom tribunal on Thursday ruled that TRAI's directive that enabled users to port out of their network via SMS request, "requires no interference"

Telecom industry to witness healthy revenue growth in FY23: Report

The sector has been saddled with debt due to complications such as the 'Adjusted Gross Revenue' (AGR) case verdict, which brought in a huge immediate liability on the books of telecom operators

VIL realigns consumer digital function to drive scale, pace of delivery

Telecom operator Vodafone Idea is re-aligning and streamlining its consumer digital resources to sharpen focus on driving operational scale and pace of delivery

What is One-Time Spectrum Charge?

After locking horns with telecom majors over payment of one-time spectrum charge, the govt told the SC that it is reviewing its position. Here's a report on why it was levied and its current status

What is 5G mmWave spectrum?

Telecom service providers are currently testing 5G in several pockets of the country. But the contention over allotment of this millimeter-wave spectrum remains unaddressed. Let us find out what it is

Indian telecom companies eye 5G services rollout with better profits

Telecom is a capital-intensive sector requiring continuous technological upgradation

Open to suggestions on telecom regulatory framework, reforms: Vaishnaw

The minister invited views of telecom players to spread digital connectivity across the country

Cash-strapped Vodafone Idea requires moratorium on interest to stay afloat

Company spent Rs 5,200 crore on interest payment in Q1, equal to 57% net sales

Stay or leave? How the world views Indian telecom depends on Vodafone CEO

Nick Read weighs the all-important question: Has India stopped being 'the most painful market' to operate a telecom?

STRONG SIGNALS: 5G space hotting up for equipment makers

The commercial launch for India's 5G network is scheduled for August 15, 2022. And the big news is that the country’s 5G network is expected to ride on technology and hardware developed by some domestic companies. Let’s take a look at how the 5G space is hotting up for Indian equipment makers.

Saving Vodafone Idea and the 'precarious' case of Indian telecom

From 12 major telecom players, we are down to just three. Let's take a look at long-term measures the government can take to boost the health of industry.

March quarter results suggests signal remains weak for telecom companies

The subdued trend in ARPUs is among key concerns

India excluding Chinese firms from 5G trials 'good news': US lawmakers

Top US lawmakers have applauded India's decision to not allow Chinese telecom companies to conduct 5G trials in the country

Telecom companies, gear makers divided over India's 5G spectrum trials

'No point', say some, as technology is now proven

Telecom industry's active subscriber tally up by 2.5 mn in October: Report

The telecom industry's 'active' subscriber base rose by nearly 2.5 million in October 2020 to touch about 961 million

Voda Idea in danger of becoming a 'zombie' telco; may just about survive

The initial impression is that Vodafone Idea will struggle to manage this level of staggered payments, given that it owes over Rs 58,000 crore

How the SC order on use of natural resources could muffle investments

If a resource has become useful only because someone has improved it through an investment, there should be no reason not to let that addition be counted and the valuation determined accordingly