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 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
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
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
Ciena developing solutions in India to drive digital to the worldThe company’s current portfolio spans more than a dozen key technologies, covering areas like 5G, network backhaul and automation.
28 Jul, 2020, 08.31 AM 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
Nokia sees focus on fixed lines helping FTTH growthThe development of the fixed networks will not just help telcos offer FTTH service, but will also help them in offloading data from wireles...
11 Jan, 2018, 11.43 AM 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
Government talks of more conducive telecom policy, spectrum reform"Our efforts will continue in making conducive and progressive policies and creating business-friendly environment in the country."
01 Nov, 2016, 07.07 PM IST
Indian telco selects Ceragon for large-scale 4G/LTE Backhaul network rolloutAccording to the company, the deployment will be part of a 4G/LTE network which will be rolled out during 2014.
14 Jan, 2014, 03.28 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
- Japan's NEC to provide support to Tata Teleservices
Japan's NEC Corporation today announced an agreement with TTL under which NEC's iPASOLINK platform would be deployed.
18 Oct, 2011, 10.14 PM 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
- 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...
10 Jan, 2007, 03.05 AM IST