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...
10 Jul, 2025, 08.53 AM IST
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, ...
28 May, 2025, 08.31 PM IST
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 ...
27 May, 2025, 10.47 AM IST
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...
12 Aug, 2024, 08.56 AM IST
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...
13 Sep, 2023, 09.57 AM IST
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...
01 Jun, 2023, 09.04 AM IST
Airtel MD wants E-Band airwaves bundled, allotted with 5G spectrum; calls for 700 MHz to be made freeBharti Airtel MD Gopal Vittal said, "One of the ideas I would like to propose is to actually take a particular spectrum band, let’s say 700...
24 Feb, 2022, 12.00 PM IST
DCC allows VSAT operators to provide satellite-based backhaul connectivity to telcos“DCC has approved Trai's recommendation, barring on the SUC (spectrum usage charge), which needs further deliberations. This will improve t...
05 Jul, 2021, 08.36 PM IST
DoT may cut SUC for VSAT-based satcom operators to one percent from four percentLast July, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India recommended that SUC for VSAT services be lowered to 1% of AGR (excluding licensed rev...
24 May, 2021, 01.40 PM IST
DoT may back cut in spectrum usage fee for VSAT satcom companiesGovernment and industry officials said DoT is likely to endorse cutting the SUC to 1% of adjusted gross revenue from 4% currently, especial...
24 May, 2021, 01.39 PM IST
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 ...
21 Sep, 2020, 12.09 PM IST
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.
11 Sep, 2018, 01.40 PM IST
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...
29 May, 2017, 01.25 AM IST
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...
04 Jan, 2017, 01.41 AM IST
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.
03 Jan, 2017, 05.21 PM IST
- 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...
18 Feb, 2012, 05.59 AM IST
- Ceragon inks deal with Tata Tele
Israel’s Ceragon Networks has inked an agreement with Tata Teleservices (TTSL) for wireless backhaul solutions.
04 Nov, 2008, 12.00 AM IST