Explained | The draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022

Explained | The draft Telecommunication Bill, 2022

Does the new Bill dilute the powers of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India? What will be the effects of including OTT communication services within the definition of “telecommunication services”? Does the new Bill dilute the powers of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India? What will be the effects of including OTT communication services within […]

Continue Reading
Cabinet clears ₹1.64 lakh crore BSNL revival package: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Cabinet clears ₹1.64 lakh crore BSNL revival package: Ashwini Vaishnaw

The revival focus on fresh capital for upgrading services, allocating spectrum, de-stressing its balance sheet and augmenting its fiber network by merging Bharat Broadband Nigam Ltd. with BSNL The revival focus on fresh capital for upgrading services, allocating spectrum, de-stressing its balance sheet and augmenting its fiber network by merging Bharat Broadband Nigam Ltd. with […]

Continue Reading
Explained | Why are telcos unhappy with the government decision to set aside 5G airwaves for private enterprises?

Explained | Why are telcos unhappy with the government decision to set aside 5G airwaves for private enterprises?

The story so far: On Wednesday, the Union Cabinet approved auction of 5G spectrum bands, and said it has reserved a portion of airwaves for captive private networks, a proposal opposed by telecom service providers. The auction of over 72 GHz of airwaves is set to be held by the end of July. What set […]

Continue Reading
Cabinet gives nod for 5G auctions; 72097.8 MHz spectrum to be put on block by July-end

Cabinet gives nod for 5G auctions; 72097.8 MHz spectrum to be put on block by July-end

The Cabinet also decided to enable the development and setting up of ‘Private Captive Networks’ to spur a wave of innovation in new-age industry applications. The Cabinet also decided to enable the development and setting up of ‘Private Captive Networks’ to spur a wave of innovation in new-age industry applications. The Union Cabinet has approved […]

Continue Reading