Telecom operators’ body urges govt to cut spectrum prices ahead of auction, cites weak 5G returnsThe telecom industry body COAI has asked the government to reduce spectrum auction prices. This comes as service providers have not yet rec...
Boost R&D or lag in 6G race, MoS Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani tells telcos as revenues surgeMinister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urged Indian telecom operators to boost R&D spending to shape next-generation mobile networks, noting the...
Indoor connectivity becoming critical challenge: Trai Chairman AK LahotiIndoor mobile data consumption is rising, causing connectivity problems. Trai Chairman AK Lahoti stresses the need for developers to integr...
Redmi A7 Pro 5G price in India: Check features, highlights and what the smartphone offers under Rs 12,000Redmi A7 Pro 5G: Xiaomi introduces the Redmi A7 Pro 5G in India, priced from ₹11,499. This new budget smartphone boasts a smooth 120Hz disp...
DoT likely to pass on tech industry call for more 6 GHz band for WiFiThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will not delicense additional spectrum in the 6 GHz band despite industry requests, believing su...
DoT seeks feedback on 6GHz band draft, paves way for 9.6 Gbps speedsThe Indian government is set to boost home WiFi speeds by delicensing the lower 6 GHz spectrum band, making 500 MHz of airwaves available. ...
Tech firms urge govt to open up 6 GHz WiFi band without delayTechnology companies are urging the telecom ministry to reconsider auctioning the 6GHz WiFi band, emphasizing the ₹12.7 lakh crore annual l...
Global tech cos may move court against govt's 6GHz decisionTechnology giants like Google, Facebook, and Microsoft are considering legal action against the Indian government's decision to auction the...
Chipmakers, telcos clash over 6GHz band for Wi-Fi 7 rolloutChipmakers like Qualcomm are urging the Indian govt to open up the 6GHz spectrum band for Wi-Fi 7, while telecom operators argue it should ...
Most telecoms want price reduction in 40GHz spectrum bandTelecom companies in India are advocating for a 50% reduction in the reserve price of newly identified high-frequency spectrum ranges in th...
World telecom body's decision to open part of 6 GHz to cheer Indian telcosTelecom operators in India have been demanding 6 GHz band for IMT as it would be pivotal for meeting national connectivity goals and future...
Trai rebuffs DoT, says will give pricing recos only for 37 GHz band, not othersThe Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has informed the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to refer to its previous recommend...
Delicence 6 GHz band for WiFi, tech cos write to DoTStressing that the entire 6 GHz band should be delicensed for WiFi services, the tech industry has highlighted that enough spectrum in vari...
Government may not auction 27.5-28.5 Ghz band, leave it for satellite firmsTwo official sources acknowledged that Department of Telecom (DoT) is considering auctioning spectrum only up to 27.5 Ghz as sharing betwee...
Spectrum battle across shores: It’s tech majors Vs telcos for rich 6 GHz pickingsThe 6 GHz spectrum band can support internet speed of nearly 10 Gbps. Maximum mobile broadband speed in India is currently around 100 Mbps....
Dept of Space doesn't want to free up any spectrum in 26 Ghz MM wave; telcos fretAt a time when telcos want the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the sector regulator to ensure both millimeter-wave spectrum and ...
Telcos seek auction of 26GHz, 28GHz bands for 5G usageThe COAI said India must emulate the US, South Korea, Japan and Hong Kong, who have already auctioned 28 GHz spectrum and started deploymen...