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 fixed line user base has declined continously over the past decade with the advent of new cellular technologies. The internet and broadband user base has seen a significant increase since 2013 owing to the […]
With the increase in cyberattacks over the past years, many companies have started focusing on their cybersecurity strategy. They are now deploying various technologies to protect themselves from cyberthreats. Governments across the world are formulating […]
Data is emerging as the focal point of telecom growth in India. The telecom ministry, steered by Manoj Sinha, Minister of State (Independent Charge), is working at a brisk pace to ensure that connectivity reaches […]
Indian telecom has breached yet another frontier of connectivity. Air travellers in the country will soon be able to make calls and access the internet on board a flight. The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India […]
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recently released its recommendations on net neutrality, bringing its long-drawn consultation on the subject to a close. The principle of non-discriminatory treatment of content is at the core […]
When the government announced the Digital India initiative with the aim of driving social and economic change, mobile phone makers cheered. For them it directly translated into a surge in demand for mobile phones, especially […]
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has decided to reduce the interconnection usage charge (IUC) rate by a hefty 57 per cent, to Re 0.06 per minute from the previous Re 0.14 per minute. […]
In a move that could have serious implications on the ongoing consolidation saga in the Indian telecom sector, Reliance Communications (RCOM) has called off its merger with Aircel, citing inordinate delays caused by legal and […]
A year ago, in September 2016, Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited entered the Indian telecom industry with an aggressive pricing strategy. It started with an offer of free data services for a period of three months […]
The past year was marked by interesting twists and turns in the telecom sector, bringing both hope and challenges for stakeholders. On the positive side, there was steady progress on 4G roll-outs, regulatory interventions on […]
The past year was an eventful one for the Indian telecom sector on a number of fronts. The industry witnessed several key policy moves including the issuance of right-of- way (RoW) rules, the introduction of […]
The Indian telecom sector is undergoing a paradigm shift due to the emergence of new growth drivers, an evolving competitive landscape and changing business dynamics. Data has emerged as the new focal point for operators […]
The Indian telecom industry witnessed many ups and downs during the past year. On the one hand, the government took concrete steps to address some long-pending issues such as right of way (RoW), spectrum harmonisation […]
Once seen as the poster boy of the country’s growth, the Indian telecom sector is today on the brink of a severe financial crisis. The industry’s debt has reached a staggering Rs 4.6 trillion, revenues […]
The past one year has been a challenging one for the incumbents in the Indian telecom sector as profitability took a serious hit following the entry of a new player and its offer of free […]
The goods and services tax (GST), which will subsume all indirect taxes and integrate the country into a single market, is arguably the biggest tax reform to be undertaken since Independence. Under GST, the credit […]
Under the BharatNet project, the government envisages providing high speed broadband connectivity (about 100 Mbps bandwidth) to 250,000 gram panchayats. The scope of the project involves laying of incremental fibre from the fibre point of […]
Infrastructure providers including tower companies have played a key role in establishing a robust telecom network in the country, making concerted efforts to enable seamless and ubiquitous connectivity. However, there are various challenges that plague […]
Telecom operators’ migration to data networks is creating opportunities for infrastructure providers. Besides providing plain tower services, these companies are now exploring opportunities in the areas of in-building solutions (IBS), fiberisation of sites, microcells and […]
