Vi granted waiver on bank guarantee requirements for spectrum auctions from DoT
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has been granted a waiver on bank guarantee requirements for spectrum...
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Month: December 2024
Telecom tower installation count reaches 816,763 in December 2024
According to data released by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), telecom tower...
Read MoreDoT seeks clarity from TRAI on encashing telco’s BGs to recover spam penalties
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has sought clarity from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on whether telecom operators’ bank guarantees (BGs) can be encashed to recover fines imposed for their...
Read MoreIndian IT Services market grows 6.4 per cent YoY in H1 2024, says IDC report
According to a report by International Data Corporation (IDC), Indian IT Services market grew by 6.4 per cent year-over-year (YoY) in first half (H1) of 2024, contributing 79.2 per cent of the overall IT and business services...
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December Issue 2024
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Read MoreIndia achieves $34.31 billion in services exports, driven by digital infrastructure and IT sector growth
According to the Ministry of Commerce, India’s services exports have reached a significant milestone, achieving $34.31 billion in October 2024, marking a 22.3 per cent increase compared to the same month in the previous...
Read MoreGlobal OTT business messaging revenue to increase to $3.7 billion in 2025, says Juniper Research
According to a report by Juniper Research, the global over-the-top (OTT) business messaging revenue will increase from $2.4 billion in 2024 to $3.7 billion in 2025. Despite this, the report predicts that the rapidly evolving OTT...
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Path to Growth: Efforts to build self-reliance in the semiconductor space
According to estimates by McKinsey, the global semiconductor (or chip) industry revenue is poised...
Read MoreDecember 2024
The global internet is undergoing a rewiring, which will hugely enhance global data capacity. India will be a beneficiary alongside other nations. Competition should also lead to better quality standards and lower access...
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Ericsson releases its year end story
According to Ericsson, 2024 has cemented India’s position as a front runner in 5G based on rapid 5G deployments across the country and 5G coverage of over 90 per cent that has been achieved. 5G is unlocking transformative...
Read MoreSpaDeX to be a historic space mission for India, says Dr Jitendra Singh
According to Dr Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Earth Sciences, MoS PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space,...
Read MoreICEA and ELCINA seek import duty reductions and incentives in Budget 2025
The electronics industry has reportedly requested a reduction in import duty on key components used in mobile phone manufacturing, including inductor coils, mics, and printed circuit boards, in the upcoming budget. The industry...
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Vodafone Group clears about Rs 116.50 billion dues raised against Vi shares
Vodafone Group has settled outstanding dues of approximately Rs 116.50 billion (around £109...
Read MoreTelecom and pay-TV services revenue in India to reach $50.7 billion in 2029, says GlobalData
According to a report by GlobalData, the total telecom and pay-TV services revenue in India is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 2.5 per cent from $44.9 billion in 2024 to $50.7 billion in 2029,...
Read MoreBSNL and ISPs install 1.2 million FTTH connections under BharatNet
According to the Ministry of Communications, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and internet service providers (ISPs) have installed nearly 1.2 million fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connections using the BharatNet infrastructure....
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SPTL: Creating value through power and telecom convergence
Power utilities can leverage their existing infrastructure, such as transmission towers and...
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India’s telecom sector: A year in review 2024 and key trends shaping 2025
Views of Subash Vasudevan, Chief Business Officer and Co-founder, iBUS Network and Infrastructure...
Read MoreParliamentary panel suggests DoT to diversify its income sources
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology (IT) has advised the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to diversify its income sources amid slowing sector growth. The panel recommended...
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Airtel to refarm 4G spectrum in 2300 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 900 MHz bands
Bharti Airtel is refarming its 4G spectrum in 2300 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 900 MHz bands to increase 5G...
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