Lok Sabha clears Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023
The Lok Sabha has cleared the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023. The bill was introduced...
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Month: December 2023
Foxconn submitted application for setting up semiconductor fab in India, government informs parliament
The government has informed the parliament that Foxconn has submitted an application for setting up a semiconductor fab in India. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Union Minister of State for Electronics...
Read MoreAnritsu validates industry’s first NTN NB-IoT testcase in CAG76 in collaboration with Sony Semiconductor Israel
Anritsu Corporation has announced that the first non-terrestrial network (NTN) narrowband internet of things (NB-IoT) protocol conformance tests have been validated on the 5G new radio (NR) mobile device test platform ME7834NR...
Read MoreMedian global 5G download speed rises 20 per cent to 203.04 Mbps during Q3 2023, says Ookla study
According to a study by Ookla, the median global 5G download speed has experienced a substantial 20 per cent increase in the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, reaching 203.04 Mbps, compared to 168.27 Mbps in Q3 2022. This improvement...
Read MoreReliance Jio launches 4G services in Uttarakhand’s Kuti village
Reliance Jio has announced the expansion of its 4G network to Kuti village at an altitude of 12,300 feet in Uttarakhand’s Vyas valley bordering China. The sparsely populated village is an important stopover on the Adi...
Read MoreVi partners Gameloft to offer hyper-casual games to Vi users
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has partnered with Gameloft to offer hyper-casual games across several genres, including action, adventures, and sports, to its users via Vi Games on the Vi App. According to Vi, the Gameloft games on...
Read MoreIndia should move up the value chain in electronics components manufacturing, says MeitY secretary
According to S Krishnan, secretary, Minister of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), India should move up the value chain in electronics components manufacturing from the present level of 15 per cent. He said that...
Read MoreGlobal 5G connection base to reach 7.9 billion by 2028, says industry report
According to a report by 5G Americas and Omdia, the global 5G connection base will reach 1.8 billion by the end of 2023 and 7.9 billion by 2028, as 5G-advanced network improvements are implemented and work towards 6G is...
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Telecom operators welcome draft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023
Telecom operators including Bharti Airtel and Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) have welcomed the draft...
Read MoreSensorise and Niral Networks partner to explore next-gen 5G potential with Sensorise QoSim
Sensorise and Niral Networks have announced a strategic partnership, that promises to redefine the future of 5G connectivity, offering unparalleled convenience to consumers and businesses alike. In a modern world that demands...
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Government tables Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 in Lok Sabha
The government has tabled the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 in the Lok Sabha. The new...
Read MoreGovernment requests Supreme Court to allow spectrum allocation through administrative process in certain situations
The government has written to the Supreme Court requesting to issue appropriate clarifications on the assignment of spectrum through an administrative process for certain situations. These may include unanticipated state...
Read MoreGenAI can add $1.2-1.5 trillion to India’s GDP by 2030, says EY report
According to a report by EY, generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) has the potential to add a cumulative $1.2-1.5 trillion to India’s GDP over the next seven years. The report noted that in 2029-30 alone, GenAI has the...
Read MoreBSNL provided 3.29 million FTTH connections as of September-end 2023
In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Devusinh Chauhan, Union Minister of State for Communications, informed that the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has provided 3.29 million fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) connections to customers...
Read MoreIN-SPACe collaborates with ISRO to introduce skill development course
The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe), in collaboration with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and prominent academic institutions, has introduced a short-term course focused on key...
Read MoreTDSAT directs DoT to adjust excess Rs 7.55 billion collected from Vi towards statutory dues
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has asked the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to adjust the excess Rs 7.55 billion collected from Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) as part of its earlier...
Read MoreGovernment planning to roll out Rs 100 billion revised scheme for local chip component manufacturing
The government is planning to roll out a revamped incentive scheme, totalling up to Rs 100 billion, aimed at fostering the development of electronic and semiconductor component plants within the country. This initiative seeks to...
Read MoreDIPA raises concerns over permission issues for deploying telecom infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh
Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) has raised concerns over critical issues faced by telecom infrastructure players in securing permissions for deploying infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in Noida...
Read MoreGovernment received investments worth Rs 27.25 billion under PLI scheme for telecom gear manufacturing till end October 2023
Devusinh Chauhan, Union Minister of State for Communications, informed parliament that the government has received Rs 27.25 billion investments till end October 2023 out of the total Rs 40.14 billion committed by 42 applicant...
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Government to table Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill in Lok Sabha
The government is scheduled to introduce the Draft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2023 in the Lok...
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