Regulatory Pathway: TRAI consultation paper on use of foreign SIMs in M2M/IoT devices for export
SIMs intended for machine-to-machine (M2M) or internet of things (IoT) communications are...
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Month: August 2025
August 2025
In June, Starlink received the licence from In-SPACe to launch commercial satellite-based internet services. Starlink is the third such licence-holder, after Eutelsat’s OneWeb and Reliance Jio. A fourth applicant, Amazon’s...
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Private 5G: India doesn’t need another study to prove demand, it needs action
While India is forging ahead on many digital fronts, it seems to be disappointingly sliding back...
Read MoreTelangana High court orders removal of unauthorised hanging cables
The Telangana high court has expressed anguish over the growing menace of hanging cables on electricity poles, noting that such hazards have caused multiple fatalities in the state. The court directed that all unauthorised...
Read MoreIndia’s semiconductor market projected to cross $100 billion by 2030
According to a report by India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA), India’s semiconductor market is expected to surpass $100 billion by 2030, with the potential to serve 8-10 per cent of global demand worth nearly...
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Odisha government clears new electronics and IT policies to boost investments
The government of Odisha has reportedly approved the Electronics Component Manufacturing Policy...
Read MoreFoIR hosts online session on TRAI’s framework for rating of properties on digital connectivity
The Forum of Indian Regulators (FoIR) in collaboration with the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) organised an online interactive session on the framework for rating of properties on digital connectivity on August 25,...
Read MoreVi launches its 5G services in Siliguri
Vodafone Idea Limited (Vi) has announced the launch of its 5G services in Siliguri, effective August 26, 2025. Siliguri becomes the first city in West Bengal to experience Vi’s next gen connectivity. This expansion is part of...
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Building Resilience: Parliamentary committee report on securing critical telecom infrastructure
The enforcement of the Telecommunications Act, 2023 marked a long-overdue reset of India’s telecom...
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Future of Connectivity: GSMA’s report highlights key trends shaping the APAC region
The 5G roll-out in Asia Pacific (APAC) is picking up pace. As of June 2025, nine countries had 39...
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C-DOT celebrates its 42nd foundation day
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has celebrated its 42nd foundation day at C-DOT...
Read MoreTelcos and OEMs should collaborate with global players to drive tech growth, says BIF
According to the president of the Broadband India Forum (BIF), Indian telecom operators and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) reportedly must work with international players to foster technological advancement and deliver...
Read MoreDoT urges M2M providers and IoT manufacturers to adopt oneM2M standard-based solutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on August 22, 2025, advised machine-to-machine (M2M) service providers, central ministries and departments, along with internet of things (IoT) device manufacturers, to embrace one...
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Government drives semiconductor design innovation with DLI Scheme as Vervesemi unveils IC roadmap for self-reliance
The government of India has sanctioned 23 chip-design projects under the design linked incentive...
Read MoreIndian army, Airtel partner to boost connectivity in Arunachal’s frontier districts
The Indian army’s Dao division has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bharti Airtel to strengthen mobile communication infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh’s Dibang Valley and Anjaw districts. The initiative is aimed...
Read MoreTRAI’s AI recommendations under government review
According to the chairman, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), TRAI recommendations on artificial intelligence (AI) are reportedly currently under government review, with multiple initiatives underway to evaluate the...
Read MorePrime minister highlights growing role of spacetech in governance
According to the prime minister, space technology (spacetech) is increasingly becoming integral to governance in India, with applications ranging from crop insurance assessments and safety services for fishermen to disaster...
Read MoreCheck Point Software introduces secure AI-driven access to enterprise network insights
Check Point Software Technologies Limited has announced the launch of the Harmony SASE MCP Server, a first-of-its-kind solution enabling secure, read-only integration between trusted artificial intelligence (AI) clients and...
Read MoreVertiv completes acquisition of Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets
Vertiv Holdings Co has announced the successful completion of its previously reported intent to acquire the Great Lakes Data Racks & Cabinets family of companies (“Great Lakes”), an innovative data rack...
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Vertiv announces Vertiv OneCore to accelerate deployment of scalable prefabricated infrastructure for AI, HPC, and high-density 5+ MW data centres
Vertiv has announced the global availability of Vertiv OneCore, a scalable prefabricated solution...
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