Telcos divided over allocation of microwave backhaul airwavesTelecom operators and tech companies are at odds over the allocation of microwave spectrum, crucial for 5G and digital expansion. While Jio...
Trai seeks views on backhaul spectrum pricing in relief push for telcos, Vodafone Idea could benefit mostThe telecom regulator, TRAI, is reviewing the pricing and assignment of backhaul airwaves, potentially easing the financial strain on telec...
TRAI begins consultation for modalities of spectrum assignment in backhaul bandsTRAI has initiated consultations on assigning spectrum in several bands, including the lower 6 GHz, 7 GHz, 13 GHz, 15 GHz, 18 GHz, 21 GHz, ...
Trai may review pricing method for backhaul airwavesTrai is contemplating a revision in the pricing methodology for backhaul airwaves, potentially alleviating the financial strain on telecom ...
DoT may ask Trai to take a call on backhaul spectrum based on usageThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is urging the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) to adopt a comprehensive approach to ...
Trai seeks govt clarity on backhaul spectrum rulesTrai has requested clarifications from the government regarding backhaul spectrum allocation as per the new Telecommunications Act. The reg...
Reliance Jio seeks DoT nod to widen E-band spectrum useThe telecom market leader’s move seeking mobile use for E-band comes ahead of an expected consultation paper by Trai on the mode of allocat...
Trai to seek views on allocating E,V spectrum bandsOfficials aware of the details told ET that Trai is likely to treat E and V bands separately as they have slightly different characteristic...
Telecom industry divided on backhaul spectrumAs per officials aware of the details, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has been conducting informal meetings with the telc...
Airtel, Vodafone Idea urge government to release spectrum in E & V BandsBharti Airtel’s CTO Randeep Sekhon also said that spectrum in E band and V band will be key to 5G backhaul in India. The government should ...
Jio plans to use satellites for 4G services in remote areasJio is connecting more than 400 LTE sites which are beyond the reach of terrestrial backhaul services.
DoT likely to skip auctions for backhaul spectrumBut allotting these airwaves without auctions could turn out to be politically tricky for the BJP-led govt as it could raise accusations of...
Migration to 5G will be challenging for India: ExpertsEven if 5G is available by 2020, a good network cannot be expected unless there is a reliable and strong system called backhaul in India, s...
Backhaul spectrum policy to be finalised this year: Telecom secretaryStating that the backhaul spectrum is as important as access spectrum. Any “clogging” in the backhaul will mean a call will not be complete...
DoT to firm up policy on backhaul spectrum this year: Tel SecyThe Telecom Department undertook a slew of reforms in 2016 aimed at facilitating the ease of doing business.
- Without a wireless backhaul strategy, 3G and 4G operators would be left high and dry
Without a wireless backhaul strategy, 3G and 4G operators would be left high and dry. ET tries to demystify the complex world of mobile bac...
- Cellcos may be allowed to share active infrastructure
Trai is likely to recommend amendment in licensing conditions of service providers to allow them to share active infrastructure such as opt...