Lack of contribution to network costs from large traffic generating digital players a challenge: COAIThe large traffic-generating platforms, despite earning both from subscription fees and advertising revenues, do not contribute to the netw...
22 Dec, 2023, 11.02 PM IST
COAI demands strict deadline for airlines to phase out old radio altimeters; seeks rollout of 5G services around airportsThe Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) has written to the civil aviation ministry in India, requesting a strict deadline for p...
28 Sep, 2023, 11.18 PM IST
5G network slicing may lead to flouting of net neutrality rules: COAI's KochharThe flexibility of 5G networks arises from network slicing and edge computing. This directly negates the principles of net neutrality, Koch...
20 May, 2022, 11.12 AM IST
COAI lauds Budget's focus on digital connectivity; disappointed on demands being unmet"We are glad to see the focus on the enhancement of digital connectivity and the announcement for the required spectrum auction in 2022 for...
01 Feb, 2022, 04.49 PM IST
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...
06 Jan, 2022, 08.12 PM IST
DoT says no link between 5G and COVID; urges public not to be misled by baseless claimsThe Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said several misleading messages are being circulated on various social media platforms, claimin...
10 May, 2021, 11.03 PM IST
Association of telecom operators, Jio not on same page on 5G readinessJio said the company is fully prepared for 5G, however, director general of the COAI points out the poor financial health of the other two ...
10 Dec, 2020, 12.54 PM IST
Industry pings Telecom secretary for a 5G panel planThe move comes after telcos recently urged the government to allot sub-3500 MHz 5G spectrum free of cost for 5G fixed wireless services to ...
26 May, 2020, 08.34 AM IST
COAI does u-turn, says no need for more spectrum to tackle Covid-led demandThe comments come on the back of an ET report which cited government officials as saying that mobile internet usage increase is not as high...
01 Apr, 2020, 05.05 PM IST
Airtel, Jio, Vodafone Idea seek time for 5G trial plans“There is a lot of documentation and details required to be submitted to DoT, which is not possible by January 10,” said a senior executive...
09 Jan, 2020, 08.46 AM IST
COAI asks DoT to push auction of 26 GHz bandThe government is opposed to offering the 26 GHz spectrum band for 5G operations. COAI also said the Supreme Court's definition of adjusted...
25 Dec, 2019, 06.30 AM IST
Price of 5G spectrum in India 30-40 per cent higher than global rates: COAIThe Communications Ministry also plans to hold detailed discussion with the financially-stressed telecom industry on challenges faced by th...
04 Jun, 2019, 04.23 PM IST
Telecom standards body, COAI spar over update of 5G normsCOAI has blamed the Telecommunications Standards Development Society for pushing modifications which don’t add much value to the already ap...
18 Feb, 2019, 08.34 AM IST
COAI favours 5G auctions only around second half of 2019The advent of 5G is seen as the next technological frontier, and India is positioning itself as a globally synchronised player in this emer...
22 Jun, 2018, 12.03 PM IST
COAI urges DoT to stop Sify from using unassigned licensed spectrum in 5G bandThe DoT, as a licensor, has laid down specific guidelines, he said, and “Sify is in compliance of such guidelines and licence conditions li...
09 Apr, 2018, 08.06 AM IST
India to be ready with 5G roadmap by June: Telecom Secretary Aruna SundararajanThe forum is deliberating on the vision, goals, and roadmap on 5G, and will also look at related areas of spectrum policy, regulatory regim...
27 Mar, 2018, 11.28 PM IST
COAI launches 5G India forumCOAI said the 5G India Forum "will contribute to national policy on 5G along with DoT & build consensus among all the entities involved, in...
31 Aug, 2017, 08.55 PM IST