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COAI REPORT 2025
Telcos object to govt's D2M tests, say exercise lacks transparencyTelecom operators have voiced strong objections to the government's recent direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting technical tests, deeming the...
COAI flags concerns over Prasar Bharati’s direct-to-mobile testTelecom body COAI expresses serious concerns over Prasar Bharati's direct-to-mobile technology tests. The tests were conducted without invo...
Telecom sector in 2025: Satcom, Vodafone Idea survival, online frauds keep sector abuzzNew satellite communication services are set to launch in India, bringing competition to the telecom market. The government is working to s...
RCS messaging caught in regulatory gray area after SIM verification orderIndia's SIM binding mandate has created regulatory ambiguity for Rich Communication Services (RCS). Experts highlight RCS's dual nature, us...
India's telecom subscriber base hits 1.2 bn in 2025, adds nearly 400 mn 5G users: COAICiting the Ericsson Mobility Report, COAI said, "Wireless broadband continued to dominate with 954.99 million users compared to 44.82 milli...
DPDP 2025: Telecom firms say key issues remain unresolvedIndian telecom operators, designated as significant data fiduciaries under DPDP Rules 2025, find many of their concerns unaddressed. Key is...
Crypto crash deepens further: total crypto market cap down to $3.88 trn — BTC, XRP and ETH tumble — is the $100K BTC breakdown coming next or will AI tokens trigger the next boom?Crypto crash continues as digital assets slide deeper, with the total market cap down 1.4% to $3.88 trillion and daily volume near $194 bil...
2nd International Bharat 6G Symposium on Oct 9-10 to spotlight India's leadership in 6G innovationThe Bharat 6G Symposium is coming to New Delhi. It will happen alongside the India Mobile Congress. Discussions will focus on 6G technology...
India focused on making telecom ubiquitous, ensuring customer safety on digital highway: Minister Jyotiraditya ScindiaUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia highlighted India's telecom advancements, from 5G rollout to 6G patent filings, emphasizing customer pr...
Ather IPO’s late close; Freshworks’ Q1 boostAther Energy’s IPO was oversubscribed on the final day, driven by late interest from QIBs. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
Refarmed airwaves of 320 MHz available for use, says ScindiaTelecom operators can immediately use 320 MHz of spectrum following government approval, with plans to release additional spectrum by 2029....
Cabinet approves refarming of 687 Mhz of spectrum, more to come: Jyotiraditya ScindiaThe Union cabinet has approved the refarming of 687 Mhz spectrum for mobile services, increasing the total to 1,587 Mhz. Telecom Minister J...
Vodafone Idea a big winner as Cabinet okays bank guarantee waiver: What you need to knowThe Indian government waived bank guarantees for telecom spectrum payments due before 2022. This move provides significant relief to Vodafo...
Trai to release spectrum recommendations for satellite broadband by DecemberIndia's Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI) is expected to announce its recommendations on spectrum allocation for satellite broadband prov...
Telecom industry seeks RoW rules amendment to include provisions on 'small cell deployment' for 5G readinessThe telecom industry has batted for amendment of Right of Way (ROW) rules to incorporate provisions on 'small cell deployment', as India ge...
Muted 2G to 4G conversions due to Covid could limit data revenue growth for telcos in FY21: AnalystsThe three telcos collectively added around 45 million 4G users in the December quarter, helped by rising smartphone penetration and more fe...
Telcos to defer 5G rollout for 5 years as prices too highExorbitant prices, insufficient spectrum and newer bands’ unavailability are about to mar India's 5G plans.
need2know: 10 macro triggers that should matter for market todayOptimism level among India's chief financial officers during July-September touched a one and half year low.
Idea and Vodafone may have to bid aggressively for 4G airwaves to compete with Reliance JioIndia will rapidly switch to 4G and any operator incapable of competing is doomed to eventual failure,” brokerage Bernstein Research Securi...
- TRAI ready with mobile TV guidelines
Mobile TV is one step closer to reality since Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is all set to submit its final recommendations a...