Telecom Sectors

India fast becoming big exporter of telecom technology, says PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India is moving fast to become a big exporter of telecom technology from being only a user few years ago. Addressing a gathering after inaugurating the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Area Office and Innovation Centre here, Modi said India is one of countries to have rolled out 5G mobile technology at the fastest pace. He said the services have been expanded to 125 cities within 120 days of the launch of 5G. "Within 6 months of the rollout of 5G technology we are talking about 6G," Modi said. This, he said shows the confidence of the country. "Before 4G, India was only a user of telecom technology, but now India is moving fast to become a big exporter of telecom technology," he said. Modi also announced that in the coming days, India will set up 100 new 5G labs. "These labs will help in developing 5G applications as per the unique needs of India," he said. Stressing that India's telecom and digital model is smooth, secur

BSNL waiting for NLMC to prepare land asset monetisation strategy

All land properties nominally valued above Rs 100 crore being monetised by NLMC, but it has been slow to formulate a plan; DoT will handle assets of lower value

IAMAI asks govt to content and broadcasting services out of telecom bill

IAMAI said in its submission that 'telecommunication' can cover video calls, emails, messages as well as other cloud service providers

5G: 90% telecom sector firms may hire professionals in December quarter

The intent to hire professionals in the telecom sector has improved in the December quarter when compared to the preceding quarter, according to the TeamLease report.

Nokia, Samsung, Tejas Networks among 42 firms approved for PLI scheme

The scheme is crucial to strengthen the value chain of multiple verticals of 5G equipment. For these, India mainly depends on imports

About 4,000 jobs posted every day during festival season: Apna.co report

200,000 job opportunities created between Sep 1 and Oct 27; business development, telemarketing and sales among categories with highest number of vacancies

Govt equity in Vodafone Idea hinges on stock recovery: Indus Towers

Any equity infusion cannot be below par value, says Indus Towers in its Q2 report

Why you may have to wait longer for the 5G experience

Airtel and Reliance Jio launched 5G services in select cities. The rollout has not been as fast as expected, and most users can't experience the service yet. Find out the reasons behind the delay

Taxes absorb 58% telco revenues in nation with lowest tariff: Voda-Idea CEO

Says operational cash generation can be released for investments if govt eases tax burden

Spectrum allocation plan may be updated when telecom bill goes live

Move may open up new spectrums for 5G auction and deployment in next 6-10 months

After 5G auction, analysts expect telecom firms to increase rates again

They say tariff could be raised even for 4G services in a bid to increase 5G adoption

Vodafone Idea's chief financial officer Akshaya Moondra named CEO

Takes over from Ravinder Takkar, whose three-year term ends on August 18

Reliance Jio adds over 3.1 mn mobile subscribers in May: TRAI data

Reliance Jio cemented its lead in the Indian telecom market as it gained over 31 lakh mobile subscribers in May, as per data released by the sector regulator on Tuesday

BIF approaches DoT citing concerns over new captive private network norms

BIF has said that it is "puzzled" at the stated precondition for direct assignment of spectrum to enterprises that would entail Department of Telecom (DoT) undertaking demand studies

Relief for telcos as govt scraps spectrum usage charge ahead of 5G auction

Nomura estimates saving of Rs 1,400-3,000 crore for telecom firms

DoT's committee on licencing reforms to submit report by month-end

The telecom department is moving aheadtowards ushering the next round of reforms in the sector and a committee is expected to submit its report to the Department by the month-end

UAE telecoms group e& buys 9.8% stake in Vodafone for $4.4 billion

The move comes days after e& said it was looking to expand into new markets in Africa, Europe and Asia and in areas outside telecoms such as financial technology as its seeks to drive growth

Looming economic slowdown to stall telecom services sector growth: Report

Multiple factors like inflation, raising of benchmark interest rates, China lockdowns and the Russia-Ukraine war are set to hamper the growth of telecom and Pay TV services globally

A sub-optimal solution

BSNL-BBNL merger will not help

SC dismisses Loop Telecom's plea seeking refund of licence fee

"We have come to the conclusion that there is no merit in the appeals. The appeals are accordingly dismissed," the court said