Telecom

Trai calls for human oversight, safeguards as AI reshapes telecom

COAI and UK government sign MoU to strengthen cooperation on AI, digital connectivity, digital trust and responsible technology-led innovation

Airtel, Jio accuse Vi of blocking mobile number porting: What do rules say?

Airtel and Jio have accused Vi of making it harder for customers to port out. The dispute recalls a 2021 row that led Trai to order telcos to enable port-out SMS on all plans

Airtel, Jio allege unfair practices by Vi, seek intervention from Trai

Vi denies wrongdoing, saying it operates within existing laws and regulations; Airtel and Jio allege deceptive solicitation and hurdles to mobile number porting

Brics Declaration affirms telcos' view on connectivity as core infra: COAI

COAI says the New Delhi Declaration's focus on telecom infrastructure and interoperable ICT security standards reflects approaches already adopted by Indian operators

Jio listing in spotlight as telecom players weigh tariff increases

The average revenue per user (ARPU) of major telcom companies have been on the rise over the last one year without any major headline tariff changes as customers moved to more premium data plans.

India calls for joint advocacy for standards in global telecom, ICT bodies

BRICS member countries can build institutional capacity together and jointly advocate for standards in international telecom and ICT bodies that are fair and genuinely represent everyone, Minister of State for Telecom Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani said on Thursday. While speaking at BRICS ICT Track Thematic Panel Discussion on "Sustainable and Resilient Digital and ICT Ecosystems: Digital Public Infrastructure for Impact Global South Insights on Powering Public Services and Economic Growth", the minister said India is open to sharing of modular, open source frameworks for digital public infrastructure which member states should be able to adapt without rebuilding from the beginning, and without prohibitive licensing costs. Pemmasani called for partnership among BRICS member countries for building capabilities. "Let us train our workforce together, and build institutional capacity together. And let us advocate together for standards in international telecom and ICT bodies that are fair,

Telecom dept starts process to disband Digital Communication Commission

The Department of Telecom has begun the process of disbanding the Digital Communication Commission, formerly known as the Telecom Commission, the apex inter-ministerial body formed to make decisions on policy matters and subjects with significant financial implications. The body comprises the Telecom Secretary as its Chairman, four full-time members, who are ex-officio Secretaries to the Government of India in the Department of Telecommunications and four part-time members who are the secretaries to the Government of India in the concerned Departments. "The process for seeking cabinet nod to dissolve the Digital Communication Commission has started," an official source told PTI. Among the ex-officio secretaries, the post of member (technology) and member (services) are lying vacant and the government has no plans to fill them. Member (Finance) Manish Sinha will superannuate in February 2027, the source said. Formed in 1989, the Telecom Commission was renamed as Digital Communicati

India's 5G adoption to reach 62% by 2030, ahead of APAC average: GSMA

Mobile technologies and services are expected to contribute $1.4 trillion to the Asia-Pacific economy by 2030, while India's connectivity challenge shifts towards usage

BSNL expands indigenous 4G network in J&K, Ladakh; unveils I-Day offers

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited has announced a series of customer-centric initiatives and special offerings, including expansion of its indigenous 4G network and additional validity for prepaid subscribers, on the occasion of the 80th Independence Day. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has ordered over 602 additional 4G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in addition to 2,247 sites already planned for deployment -- 1,843 in J&K and 404 in Ladakh. Addressing a press conference here, Chief General Manager Telecom, J&K Circle, Kush Kumar said, "BSNL remained committed to providing reliable, secure and affordable telecom services, particularly in geographically challenging areas, while advancing the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and digital India". "BSNL has ordered over 602 additional 4G Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in addition to 2,247 sites planned earlier. Of these, 1,757 4G BTS in J&K and 343 in Ladakh have

NITI Aayog's remedy for manufacturing: Clusters and lower costs

The think tank has identified 12 sectors in which India can aspire to global leadership by 2047, with the first volume focusing on chemicals, textiles, telecom and solar PV

Vodafone Idea capex plan gets fillip from ₹6.4K crore bank funding

Hopeful of closing discussions with banks, confident of raising additional funds, says CEO Abhijit Kishore

Higher data users should pay more, says Bharti Airtel's Gopal Vittal

Bharti Airtel says India's telecom sector must overhaul data pricing, warning that sustainable ARPU growth depends on higher-paying heavy data users, not entry-level tariff hikes

Gwalior Telecom Manufacturing Zone secures ₹5,500 cr investment commitments

Investor meetings in Delhi and Mumbai attract Rs 5,500 crore in commitments for India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone, with the project expected to generate 18,000 jobs

DoT signs MoU with MP for India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone

Centre and Madhya Pradesh sign MoU for telecom manufacturing hub, targeting up to Rs 9,000 crore in investments and around 10,000 jobs

AI economy is creating a new kind of telecom customer. Are networks ready?

AI agents are increasing demand for upload capacity, low latency and programmable network services, forcing telecom operators to rethink infrastructure built primarily for human users

BSNL posts 10% growth in Q1 FY27 operational revenue to ₹4,418 crore

State-run telecom operator BSNL reported a 10 per cent rise in first-quarter revenue from operations, supported by strong enterprise business growth and improving average revenue per user

How great leaders shape culture | Expert’s take

In this session, Dinesh Gulati, COO of IndiaMART, shares his rich experience and provides career tips to the B-Schoolers.

Chip woes stretch planning cycles: Ericsson India MD Nitin Bansal

Rising component costs, chip shortages and supply-chain uncertainties are forcing Ericsson to extend planning horizons to up to five years from 18-36 months

Delhi High Court upholds Trai's cap for TV ads at 12 minutes per hour

The High Court ruled that TRAI acted within its statutory powers and that the advertising cap strikes a balance between broadcasters' commercial interests and viewers' rights

Nokia, Ericsson back Airtel's 5G slicing offer for postpaid users

Airtel's new Priority Postpaid plans powered by 5G slicing have received backing from Nokia and Ericsson amid debate over differentiated network services