Covers the key trends and developments in the telecom sector; recent policy and regulatory developments; key issues and challenges; update on spectrum auctions; performance of telecom operators
Department of Telecommunications, TRAI, mobile, telecom operators, 3G, 4G, 5G, Wi-Fi, regulation, policy, spectrum auction, bandwidth, Bharti Airtel, RCOM, mobile wallets, IoT, cloud, big data
The government finally conducted auctions for the sale of spectrum for Indian telecom operators in early March 2021. A total of 2308.80 MHz of spectrum across seven bands, worth about Rs 3.92 trillion, was put […]
The telecom infrastructure space has been playing a vital role in transforming India’s digital landscape. Towercos, together with telcos, have helped lay a strong foundation for launching 5G networks. However, various policy and regulatory issues […]
Over the past few years, robust broadband connectivity has emerged as the underlying backbone for digital connectivity. The importance of broadband was especially highlighted last year when the Covid-19 pandemic crippled economies and paved the […]
The Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of fibre-based connectivity like never before. Since the beginning of the pandemic, telecom industry experts have been advocating the expansion of fibre-based networks to meet the massive demand […]
The telecom sector has shown exemplary resilience amidst the raging pandemic. The creation of a robust connectivity infrastructure will be crucial to the country’s digital transition. Akhil Gupta, vice-chairman, Bharti Enterprises, believes that restoring the […]
The telecom sector is the foundation on which various pillars of the Digital India programme are being built. Significant growth in this sector is the result of key reforms and initiatives taken by the government. […]
The quarter ended September 2020 has brought some tailwinds for Indian telcos that have been grappling with scathing competition, a huge debt burden and low ARPUs. The quarter, which is traditionally a weak one for […]
Spectrum is one of the most valuable assets in the telecom industry. At the same time, it is a scarce resource. Thus, the way this asset gets allocated is of great significance and interest. Over […]
Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) recently unveiled a new unified brand identity, Vi. The rebranding marks the completion of the integration of the operations of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular. The rebranding exercise comes in the […]
After a span of over two years, BhartiInfratel and Indus Towers have finally decided to proceed with their long-pending merger deal. Recently, at a meeting on August 31, 2020, BhartiInfratel’s board of directors gave the […]
The Covid-19 pandemic is one of the toughest challenges that has been faced in recent times. It has not only affected almost the entire world but has led to severe socio-economic disruptions. As unfortunate as […]
Today, India is the world’s second largest telecom market, contributing richly to the country’s socio-economic development and playing a critical role in keeping the economy running digitally during the Covid-19 pandemic. In a recently organised […]
As challenging as the Covid-19 emergency is, the pandemic has reinforced the importance of robust telecom infrastructure with the increased dependence on digital solutions by enterprises, the government and the public. Industry experts share their […]
At a time when global investors are losing their appetite and are wary of writing new cheques to fledgling tech companies, Jio Platforms, a three-and-a-half-year-old tech firm, has roped in one global investor after another. Reliance […]
Discussions around India’s uptake, deployment and preparedness for 5G have been going on for quite some time now. What is new in the 5G context is how a certain segment of the industry has now […]
The issue of enhancing the scope of infrastructure providers (IP-Is) to include provisioning of common shareable active infrastructure has been a greatly debated one in the Indian telecom industry. While several stakeholders, including IP-Is, were […]
The role of technology and digitalisation in facilitating business and daily lives in the Covid-19 climate cannot be over emphasised. In a situation where social distancing and working from home have become the new way […]
Edge computing is no longer a hype. It is real and is gaining traction globally. The demand for low latency and real-time data processing is making businesses increasingly aware of the need to expand beyond […]
In recent years, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) have emerged as a key growth engine for the Indian economy. At present, the segment accounts for nearly 30 per cent of India’s GDP, 33.4 per cent […]
On November 14, 2019, Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea both reported historic losses for the quarter ended September 2019, largely on account of provisions made for adjusted gross revenue (AGR)-related liabilities. Earlier, the Supreme Court […]
