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Avoidable delay

India would have gained from an early 5G roll-out

Jio Platforms' net profit up 8.8% to Rs 3,795 crore in third quarter

Clocks Rs 3,795 cr but sees fall in customers for 2nd quarter

Pricing to licensing policy: India and the 5G network conundrum

As of September 2021, 99 nations were said to have working commercial 5G networks

Telenor partners with Amazon to modernise systems, offer services

Norway's Telenor said it had partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to speed up the modernisation of its telecoms systems

DoT amends telecom licences to enable machine-to-machine communications

The DoT in the licence amendment has incorporated M2M with pan-India permit, limited to circle level and district level, according to a circular

5G will not boost ARPU at once, Voda Idea tells telecom regulator

VIL also pointed out that a similar trend was seen when Indian telcos shifted from 3G to 4G in FY 2016

Telecom companies push for 90-95% cut in base price of 5G spectrum

Telcos seek easy payment terms of 20-25 years, with 5-6 years of moratorium

Commercial 5G services will be rolled out in 13 cities in 2022: DoT

The actual rollout would depend up­on industry preparedness, though the government has been keen on the Ind­e­p­endence Day launch

Trai extends deadline for stakeholders' views on 5G spectrum auction paper

Last date for comments on 5G spectrum auction paper is now Jan 10

Telecoms, airlines agree to share data in an effort to resolve 5G dispute

The groups said in a joint statement on Wednesday that they would exchange "available data from all parties to identify the specific areas of concern for aviation"

Indian telecom companies eye 5G services rollout with better profits

Telecom is a capital-intensive sector requiring continuous technological upgradation

India to revamp century-old telecom laws that bar digital dream

The government is exploring ways to allow companies to merge, expand and operate without multiple bureaucratic approvals so as to avoid subsequent court battles

On the fast track: Govt plans to complete 5G auctions in July

The industry estimates that by the end of 2022, when India's roll out will start, this number might hit close to 250-300 operators

Have to make telecom spectrum 'affordable', says Ashwini Vaishnaw

Listing out various challenges faced by nations across the world, the minister also drew attention to the impact of 'Big Tech' on democracies and societies

Open to suggestions on telecom regulatory framework, reforms: Vaishnaw

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

Won't be able to meet targets, extend PLI by a year: Telecom gear makers

Some of the companies have made it clear that they will not be able to meet their stiff incremental investment and production targets for the first year

4G, 5G or 6G, all need wireless backhaul

A rose is a rose - or is there one that is sweeter?

German SaaS major Celonis marks India entry with $100 mn investment plan

The company will set up a 'global centre of excellence' in India with 1,000 employees

Jio joins Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, goes for 20% hike in tariffs

Analysts had guided for a tariff revision from Jio after competitors decided to go for a hike

Telecom companies likely to ring in 5G services on Independence Day

Telcos are, of course, taking aggressive steps anyway, such as testing their 5G network capabilities through trial runs