India’s telecom regulator has appointed Harinder Kumar as Secretary of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for a two-year term. The appointment places Kumar in one of the most important administrative positions within the regulator at a time when India’s telecom industry is undergoing rapid
India’s telecom regulator has proposed stricter financial penalties for telecom operators who fail to address consumer complaints within the prescribed timelines. The decision comes at a time when the sector faces growing concerns about spam calls, service disruptions, and delayed grievance redressal. The move by the Telecom
India has rolled out a revised Telecom Development and Innovation Policy (TDIP) scheme with a budget of ₹203 crore. The scheme aimed to strengthen domestic innovation and support startups in the telecom sector. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the same, as the government plans to
At a time when India’s digital momentum is reshaping industries and governance alike, one statement set the tone for the conversation: “India is undergoing one of the fastest digital transformations in the world. Telecommunication and digital technologies are now core infrastructure for economic growth, governance,
Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia has warned of rising costs for network infrastructure in India, citing supply chain disruptions and growing demand linked to artificial intelligence (AI). The company said that evolving AI-driven data usage will also change how telecom networks handle traffic, prompting operators
Bharti Airtel has crossed a significant global milestone, reaching 650 million customers, and cementing its position as the world’s second-largest telecom operator by subscriber base. Led by Sunil Bharti Mittal, the company has steadily expanded its footprint across India and Africa, building a diverse and growing
Airtel has initiated its transition from 5G to 5G Advanced with the deployment of a dual-mode 5G network—combining Non-Standalone (NSA) and Standalone (SA) models. Designed to deliver higher speeds, lower latency, and enhanced reliability across India, this dual-mode architecture unites the strengths of both existing
Ericsson is doubling down on its rural 5G push in India, calling it a core part of its strategy as global telecom investments begin to cool. The company sees India not just as a key market but as a cornerstone of its future growth. India: A
A senior official from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced that the public telecom operator plans to roll out 5G services in select metropolitan cities by the end of 2025. The targeted cities include Mumbai and Delhi, where 5G deployment is expected first. Transition Amid