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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
 "India to revamp century-old telecom laws that bar digital dream")
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
 "On the fast track: Govt plans to complete 5G auctions in July")
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
 "Have to make telecom spectrum 'affordable', says Ashwini Vaishnaw")
Open to suggestions on telecom regulatory framework, reforms: Vaishnaw
The minister invited views of telecom players to spread digital connectivity across the country
 "Open to suggestions on telecom regulatory framework, reforms: Vaishnaw")
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
 "Won't be able to meet targets, extend PLI by a year: Telecom gear makers")
4G, 5G or 6G, all need wireless backhaul
A rose is a rose - or is there one that is sweeter?
 "4G, 5G or 6G, all need wireless backhaul")
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
 "German SaaS major Celonis marks India entry with $100 mn investment plan")
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
 "Jio joins Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, goes for 20% hike in tariffs")
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
 "Telecom companies likely to ring in 5G services on Independence Day")
Airtel conducts 5G trial in 700 MHz band in partnership with Nokia
Airtel has been allotted test spectrum in multiple bands by Department of Telecommunications for the validation of 5G technology and use cases
 "Airtel conducts 5G trial in 700 MHz band in partnership with Nokia")
A healthy hike
Telcos should now focus on quality of service
 "A healthy hike")
Fundraising to conclude in current fiscal, says Vodafone Idea
CEO indicates a tariff hike may happen soon
 "Fundraising to conclude in current fiscal, says Vodafone Idea")
Jio becomes 1st operator to bring mobile connectivity to Demchok
Besides Demchok, 4G services were also inaugurated at the border village of Chushul, Nyoma Tharuk and Durbuk in Ladakh
 "Jio becomes 1st operator to bring mobile connectivity to Demchok")
Three FIIs jointly acquire 2.64% stake in telecom equipment maker HFCL
HFCL, an eligible player in the production-linked incentive scheme for telecom products, had recently informed the stock exchange that it would be raising Rs 750 crore
 "Three FIIs jointly acquire 2.64% stake in telecom equipment maker HFCL")
Telecom operators seek six-month extension of 5G trial period
Telecom operators, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea, have asked the Department of Telecom to extend the 5G trial period by six months. In May, the government allocated spectrum to the telecom companies in 700 Mhz band, 3.3-3.6 Gigahertz (Ghz) band and 24.25-28.5 Ghz band for trials across various locations for six months. "All telecom companies have asked for extension of 5G trials by another six months," a senior government official told PTI. The current trial period ends in November. The Department of Telecom (DoT) has started the process for commercial roll out of 5G by seeking telecom regulator Trai's view on the pricing and methodology for the spectrum auction. While there is no clarity on the timeline of the spectrum auction, industry sources expect it to take place in April-June 2022 period. On May 4, DoT cleared applications from Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea and MTNL for conducting 5G trials without using technologies from Chinese ...
 "Telecom operators seek six-month extension of 5G trial period")
Telecom reforms: Relief with hope?
This could be a good first step towards a real transformation
 "Telecom reforms: Relief with hope?")
Breather for telecom companies as govt reviews stand on SUC dues
Recovery of one-time spectrum charges to be reconsidered
 "Breather for telecom companies as govt reviews stand on SUC dues")
Airtel conducts India's first rural 5G trial along with Ericsson
The demonstration took place in Bhaipur Bramanan village on the outskirts of Delhi-NCR
Domestic, global telecom gear makers spar over new 'value addition' norms
Angry protests by domestic companies force telecom dept to put its formula, welcomed by foreign companies, on hold
 "Domestic, global telecom gear makers spar over new 'value addition' norms")
DoT's Rs 3,050-crore penalty order drags down Airtel, Vodafone stocks
Underperformance may continue on price hike delay, launch of JioPhone
 "DoT's Rs 3,050-crore penalty order drags down Airtel, Vodafone stocks")
