Government to set up 100 5G labs in India, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
According to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Communications, Electronics and Information...
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70 per cent of enterprises in India plan to make highest investment in 5G in next three years, says EY report
According to a report by Ernst & Young (EY), 70 per cent of surveyed enterprises in India plan...
Read MoreICAI signs agreement with Jio to upskill subscribers
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India (ICAI) has signed an agreement with Jio Platforms Limited to upskill Jio’s subscribers through audio-video content developed by ICAI. The agreement was signed by CMA P Raju Iyer,...
Read MoreEquinix launches a global foundation focused on the advancement of digital inclusion; commits $50 million as initial funding
Equinix, Inc. has announced the launch of a global foundation focused on the advancement of digital inclusion. The Equinix Foundation is set up with an aim to provide funding to organisations working to ensure equitable and...
Read MoreIndian telcos may have to keep 5G tariffs similar to 4G tariffs, says industry report
According to a report by Jefferies, the Indian telecom operators may have to price 5G tariffs similar to 4G tariffs in the absence of substantial use cases to boost the adoption of the fast wireless 5G generation networks in the...
Read MoreSatcom to provide inclusive connectivity to 330 million premises by 2026, says ABI Research report
According to a report by ABI Research, the satellite communications (satcom) industry is expected to offer inclusive connectivity to 330 million premises by 2026, equivalent to 1.3 billion household members. The report further...
Read MoreAirtel Payments Bank launches Micro ATMs to facilitate easy cash withdrawal
Airtel Payments Bank announced the launch of Micro ATMs in a bid to facilitate convenient cash withdrawals for debit card users residing beyond the metro and tier I cities in India. It will leverage its network of over 500,000...
Read MoreEarly adopters have high expectations from 5G, says Ericsson ConsumerLab report
Ericsson has released a report on the ‘Promise of 5G’ in India carried out by Ericsson...
Read MoreC-DOT and IIT Delhi sign MoU for cooperation in emerging areas of telecom
The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) and Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in various emerging areas of telecom spanning internet of things...
Read MoreZscaler, Inc. releases the findings of its annual VPN Risk Report
Zscaler, Inc. has released the findings of its annual VPN Risk Report, conducted by Cybersecurity Insiders, which shows a growing number of VPN-specific security threats and a need for zero trust security architecture in...
Read MoreDraft Indian Telecommunication Bill 2022 to provide clarity on critical aspects of the telecom sector, says Ind-Ra
According to a Mumbai-based ratings and research agency – India Ratings (Ind-Ra), the Draft Indian Telecommunication Bill 2022 is expected to provide clarity on some of the critical aspects of the telecom sector including...
Read MoreEntire country to be covered with 5G network within two years, says Devusinh Chauhan
According to Devusinh Chauhan, Minister of State for Communications, the entire country would be...
Read MoreAirtel launches an advanced home surveillance solution, Xsafe
Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of Xsafe, an easy-to-operate, end-to-end home surveillance solution that includes a range of Wi-Fi based advanced cameras designed to ensure customers are connected to their homes even...
Read MoreAirtel and WhatsApp launch Airtel IQ Hackathon inviting start-ups to build new age business solutions on WhatsApp
Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of the first ever Airtel IQ hackathon. The hackathon’s objective is to identify and build new-age business solutions using the WhatsApp Business Platform across five key sectors of the...
Read MoreNo conflict between draft Telecommunications Bill and other laws, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
According to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister of Communications, Electronics and Information...
Read MoreDraft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2022 requires a critical review, says BIF
Broadband India Forum (BIF) has opined that the draft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2022, which was issued by the government for public consultation on September 21, 2022, requires a critical review, and a balanced approach...
Read MoreDraft Indian Telecommunications Bill 2022 leaves a lot to be covered through regulations, says NASSCOM
In light of the recently launched draft telecom bill, the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM) believes that the bill leaves a lot to be covered through regulations. To this end, the industry body...
Read MoreDGCA writes to DoT expressing concern over rollout of 5G services
According to industry sources, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has written to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), raising concerns regarding the 5G rollout on likely interference of the spectrum with...
Read MoreMobile industry increases impact on all SDGs in 2021, says GSMA report
According to a report by GSMA, the mobile industry increased its impact on all sustainable development goals (SGDs) in 2021, with the average impact score across the 17 SDGs reaching 53 out of 100, up from 49 in 2020 and none in...
Read MoreIndia needs to step up fiberisation and allow OFC sharing for efficient 5G rollout, says DIPA
According to Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA), India needs to cover more than 35,00,000 km with fibre across the country between the fiscal year 2023 and 2025 to enable 5G networks and facilitate edge data...
Read MoreGovernment investing $30 billion for creating digital infrastructure in rural areas, says Ashwini Vaishnaw
According to Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Railways, Communications and Electronics and...
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