Telecom
Global Hub: India emerging as a primary market for data centres
India has evolved from an emerging market to a primary market for data centres, with an estimated capacity of over 700 MW. With rising green energy investments, skilled manpower and low-cost locations for establishing data […]
Connecting Corners: Policy reforms propel the satellite communications sector forward
The Indian satellite communications (satcom) market is experiencing rapid growth due to heavy investment in new satellite systems. The demand for satellite-based services, such as broadband internet and satellite television, is being propelled by the […]
Growing Reach: Status of government projects to increase broadband proliferation
As per latest estimates from the Internet and Mobile Association of India, the number of internet users in the country has surpassed 834 million as of June 2023, a 10.7 per cent increase from the […]
5G Strides: Update on service roll-out
The 5G era has finally been ushered in. According to the Ericsson Mobility Report, June 2023 edition, the Indian 5G market has seen significant network deployments under its Digital India initiative since the launch of […]
Fillip to Growth: Telecom policy and regulatory developments
The telecom sector has witnessed a slew of policy and regulatory developments during the past year. Some of the most notable among these were the release of the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill, the National Frequency […]
A Brisk Pace: Strong growth in India’s digital curve
The Indian telecom sector has been experiencing immense growth over the past few years. On the network roll-out front, the country has been witnessing one of the fastest roll-outs of 5G network in the world. […]
Market Capture: India emerging as a major player in the data centre space
The evolution of data centres can be traced back to the dot-com boom era, though they have recently gained considerable prominence in India. The rapid growth of the data centre market has been fuelled by […]
Wider Reach: Growing role of satcom in wireless network architectures
Seen as the next big thing, satellite communication (satcom) has been gaining prominence globally. Over the past few years, satcom has emerged as a preferred solution for delivering high bandwidth internet connectivity. Satellite-based internet technology plays […]
Connecting the Unconnected: Update on the BharatNet and PM-WANI projects
The telecom industry is the base of all new-age communications and connectivity. At present, India is the world’s second-largest telecommunications market with a subscriber base nearing 1.2 billion. The industry’s exponential growth over the past […]
Great Expectations: Stakeholders pull out all the stops for 5G
The Indian telecom sector is all set to begin the commercial roll-out of 5G networks. The advent of 5G is going to benefit both consumers and enterprises in a big way. Recognising this, stakeholders including […]
Policy Measures: Structural and procedural reforms in the telecom sector
The telecom sector has witnessed major policy and regulatory developments during the past year. Key among these was the approval of procedural and structural reforms to address some of the persistent issues in the sector. […]
Next Big Leap: Sector looks forward to 5G and other new opportunities
The Indian telecom sector has witnessed significant growth post the Covid-19 pandemic, which triggered a demand for digital tools and communication solutions. The government’s focus on transforming the sector and stakeholder efforts to upgrade telecom […]
Idea and Vodafone expand 2G ICR arrangements; sign 4G ICR
Idea Cellular and Vodafone India have expanded their 2G intra-circle roaming (ICR) arrangements and have signed a 4G ICR to avoid duplication of expenditure and best utilise capex. This has been done in addition to […]