Page 17 - Telecom Sector

Competition Commission to release study on telecom sector shortly

One of the key trends that has emerged is the vertical integration between telcos and digital solution providers

In Indonesia five telcos decide to merge and that is really good news

The investment required to serve Asia's third-biggest population spread across 6,000 inhabited islands - out of a total of at least 17,000 isles and atolls - is already large

Govt's order on telecom vendors for secure networks mirrors global stand

TEMA has demanded that the directive should be implemented retrospectively

Trusted or not? DoT allows Huawei to test telecom gear; official moved out

In what appears to be a slip, a DoT wing granted certificates to Huawei India last month to start the testing process of gears, according to a source

India to name 'trusted telecom sources', may blacklist Chinese vendors

The committee will declare a list of trusted sources and products for telecom service providers

Need to ensure timely roll-out of next generation 5G technology: PM Modi

Modi emphasised that every village will be connected through the high-speed optical fibre network

Significant investments in 5G rollout, will accelerate further: Telcos

Leading telecom representatives at a panel discussion said enterprises are going through a point of inflection in their approach towards communication networks

Vodafone Idea bites the bullet on tariff hike as firm struggles to pay dues

The latest move, even if it is symbolic, is the first rate hike after the one announced end of 2019

Domestic firms have an edge in BSNL's contentious 4G-network tender

The move is significant because it will permit only large Indian companies, with financial muscle especially in the IT space

Affordable spectrum access to build Digital India critical: Airtel CEO

He said telecom plays a critical role in all aspects - right from ensuring the seamless functioning of payment systems and work-from-home, to ensuring remote access to quality health care

DoT committee rejects BSNL concern over using locally made 4G core

Operator's plea of compensation for delay in 4G rollout also struck down

Tariff hike to depend on largest telco: Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Mittal

Says 5G pricing must encourage investment in networks

Western Union acquires $200-million stake in Saudi telecom unit

Saudi Telecom will inject 400 million riyals ($107 million) as additional capital stc pay and a further 802 million riyals if it manages to obtain a digital banking license, according to a statement

Domestic equipment vendors charge up to 89% more, BSNL tells DoT

The rates offered by the local gear makers for some key BSNL contracts have been 49 to 89 per cent higher than those from global players

PLI scheme: Telecom eligibility criteria for companies may be raised

The incentive for companies that achieve these targets will remain 4-6 per cent

BSNL to start telecom services in Mumbai and Delhi from January 1

The two metros will see the shift from MTNL as merger and VNO options are non-starters

Telecom operators want level-playing field with satellite companies

Move comes days after Elon Musk tweets on Starlink internet services in India

DoT's monitoring wing removes 33 illegal mobile network boosters in Delhi

The Wireless Monitoring Organisation, part of DoT, took down 33 illegal mobile network boosters and also served notices for removal of 40 such equipment that were being used in the national capital

Airtel Africa planning to sell 4,500 towers to reduce its $3.5 bn debt

Airtel has a repayment of 750 million euros ($890 million) due in May, while an installment of $505 million is due in March 2023, according to the annual report

Using spectrum for the common good

Service delivery is lost in pursuing auctions