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COAI writes to DoT, demands tough norms for captive private networks

It had written to DoT secretary K Rajaraman in this regard on June 18

COAI names Reliance Jio's Pramod Mittal as Chairperson for 2022-23

Mittal was previously the Vice Chairperson of the Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI), whose members include Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea (VIL)

DoT ignores telcos' protest, favours 5G spectrum sale for captive networks

Enterprises setting up private captive networks may obtain the spectrum directly from the DoT, says a media report

No reason for direct allocation of 5G spectrum to enterprises: COAI

According to COAI, there is no case to alienate spectrum directly to companies for captive private networks

How prepared are we to roll out next-generation mobile networks?

PM Modi recently said that India is planning to launch 6G services by the end of this decade. But are we ready? While the 5G launch still looks like a distant dream, this report does a reality check

High 5G spectrum prices may push players up against the wall: COAI DG

The spectrum auctions are slated to be conducted in 2022, to facilitate the rollout of 5G mobile services within 2022-23, by private telecom providers.

Govt mulls dropping pre-call announcements on phones after 2 yrs of Covid

Sources DoT has written to Union Health Ministry requesting it to drop these pre-call announcements and caller tunes

COAI, GSMA sign pact to advance mobile telecommunications in India

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Barcelona by COAI Director-General S P Kochhar and GSMA Head (Asia-Pacific) Julian Gorman

COAI allays signal blockage fears, says 5G and aviation can safely co-exist

In US, some 50 airports will have temporary buffer zones to ban 5G; step undertaken after representation by industry bodies seeking solutions to prioritise safety and avoid air traffic disruption

Fully support idea of deploying 5G 'small cells' on electric poles: COAI

The association noted that a key driver of effective 5G implementation is deployment of small cells

COAI asks government to reduce 5G spectrum base price by more than half

In the first auction of radio airwaves in five years in March 2021, the government offered 2,308.80 MHz of spectrum in seven bands

Spectrum reforms, future allocation norms will ease burden on telcos: COAI

COAI said spectrum reforms notified by government including removal of financial bank guarantee requirements, and scrapping of SUC for future auctions would ease financial burden on operators

Telecom package to provide some relief to stressed sector: COAI

Telecom industry body COAI lauded telecom relief package approved by the Cabinet, which will be implemented prospectively and provide a breather to the sector that is reeling under heavy stress.

Trai's suggestion to waive RoW charges to reduce network rollout cost: COAI

Telecom regulator Trai's recommendation to waive right of way charges for the next five years will significantly reduce the overall cost of network rollout for companies, industry body COAI said

COAI says telecom among most heavily taxed sectors, seeks relief from govt

Industry body COAI has urged the government for financial reforms in the telecom sector, making a strong pitch for cuts in levies, doubling the tenure of auctioned radio wave holdings

Fixing floor prices critical amid financial stress in telecom: COAI

The association said floor prices need to be fixed for data only for an interim period, say two years, and that voice calls and tariffs can be excluded from this.

COAI warns mobile users against fraud messages, calls relating to KYC

COAI cautioned that mischievous elements are sending fake messages and calling people, threatening to block SIM cards.

COAI urges govt to remove fake messages on social media linking Covid to 5G

Telecom industry body COAI has approached the information technology ministry for the removal of fake and misleading messages from social media platforms

Telecom sector concerns remain unaddressed: Industry body on Budget

Telecom industry body COAI on Monday expressed disappointment over budget proposals

Telcos miffed about new communication security certification rules

Say new security testing norms for mobiles, telecom equipment will increase costs