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DoT proposes fee, penalty waiver under new telecommunication bill

The government on Wednesday released the draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, 2022, under which it has proposed a provision to waive off fees and penalty of telecom and internet service providers. The ministry has proposed provision for refund of fees in case a telecom or internet provider surrenders his license. "Seeking your views on the draft Indian Telecom Bill 2022," Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said in a post on a social media platform in which he also shared the link of the draft bill. The last date for public comment on the draft is October 20. According to the draft , the central government may, "waive in part or full any fee, including entry fees, license fees, registrations fees or any other fees or charges, interest, additional charges or penalty" for any licence holder or registered entity under the telecom rules. The bill proposes to exempt "press messages that are intended to be published in India" of correspondents accredited to the central or state governmen

89% consumers may upgrade to 5G, 48% to switch network providers: Report

India is likely to deploy indigenously developed and manufactured 5G telecom gears by end of this year

Vodafone Idea elevates Akshaya Moondra as CEO; to replace Ravinder Takkar

Vodafone Idea announced the elevation of present chief financial officer Akshay Moondra as its new chief executive officer with effect from August 19, the company said in a regulatory filing.

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