
Telecom



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 […]