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
The telecom companies in India have urged the government to reduce regulatory taxes and provide relief ahead of the Union Budget 2026. The current fiscal charges are a significant burden on operators’ finances. The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing major carriers, has made a
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
Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel have jointly urged the Indian government to designate telecommunications as an “essential service”. This designation would enable operators to gain affordable and universal access to public spaces, including airports, malls, tunnels, and metro stations. At the ETTelecom 5G Innovation Summit, Shyam