Category: Discussion Board

The government has set the ball rolling for the release of the new National Telecom Policy (NTP), the draft of which is expected to be issued by end-2017. The policy is being formulated at a time when the sector is witnessing a...

The surge in the adoption of data services has led to a rise in new tower roll-outs as well as the addition of new base transceiver stations (BTSs) at the existing tower sites. This, in turn, is driving energy requirements. The...

Data has emerged as the centrepiece of every operator’s strategy and they are keen on exploring the potential of new technologies such as virtualisation, artificial intelligence, internet of things (IoT) and 5G. However,...

The telecom backhaul ecosystem is undergoing a major change as capacity requirements grow exponentially on the back of increased 4G uptake. While fibre is becoming a necessity to support future data demand, operators are also...

The year 2016 turned out to be a significant one for the 4G segment in India. Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited’s (RJIL) entry gave a major boost to the evolving 4G ecosystem in the country, as a result of which the service uptake...

The digital wallet space in India is witnessing significant traction, driven by the government’s thrust towards digital payments and a cashless economy. While the wallet players are innovating their offerings in a big way to...

The telecom infrastructure industry is on a growth path, driven by an operator focus on data network roll-outs. Further, initiatives like Digital India and the Smart Cities Mission require massive telecom infrastructural...

While India continues to lag in broadband penetration, operators are exploring new technologies to extend broadband connectivity to under-served areas. In this regard, E-band, with its optical fibre-like capacity, is emerging as...