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The DoT’s wing will participate in engagements related to IPRs/SEPs on behalf of Indian technology entities

Dialling ‘Q’ For Quality

Ashish Sinha

Tech

As India makes the transition to 5G at breakneck speed, the large-scale network congestion and outages resulting from it have put the scanner squarely on the quality of services

Telecom Operators' Revenue Share Declines As Internet-Based Apps Dominate Voice Calls, SMS

According to the TRAI paper, telecom operators' revenue share from voice calls has plummeted by approximately 80 per cent, while revenue from SMS has dropped by a staggering 94 per cent over the last ten years

Telecom Secretary Rajaraman Calls For Industry Collaboration To Foster Innovation

The Secretary underlined that it is important to set the framework for working in team. India needs to do many things to become a major producer of technology, he said

India’s Telecom Sector Is A Role Model Worldwide: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Vaishnaw says telecom is now a healthy sector with a bright future

Reliance Jio Continues Dominance With 30.4 Lakh New Subscribers In April; Vodafone Losses Widens

Reliance Jio maintained its dominant position in the Indian telecommunications industry in April 2023, adding 3.04 million subscribers, slightly below the 3.05 million added in March 2023, according to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

Vodafone To Infuse Rs 14,000 Cr In Equity To Revive Business

As per the plan submitted earlier this month to the government, ABG and Vodafone Group are set to invest Rs 2,000 crore as fresh equity in the company

Trai Orders Telcos To Create Digital Consent Acquisition Process

Gadgets & Technology

This marks a departure from the existing system, where consent is obtained and managed by various entities such as banks, financial institutions, insurance companies, trading companies, business entities, and real estate companies

Manipur Government Extends Internet Suspension To Prevent Violence, Rumour-spreading

Economy India

To maintain law and order and combat the dissemination of disinformation and false rumours, the government deemed it necessary to take appropriate measures

Telecom Providers Implement Measures To Boost ARPU Without Tariff Hikes

Significant ARPU growth can only be achieved through headline tariff hikes, which are likely to occur after the general elections in the first half of 2024

Leveraging AI & Big Data In Broadband Industry For Better Customer Experience

Vynsley Fernandes

Tech

The telecommunications and broadband industry have use cases that can significantly quality of service and reduce the all-important customer acquisition cost

Centre Rolls Out ‘Sanchar Saathi’ To Help Prevent Digital Fraud

Rohit Chintapali

Tech

The Sanchar Saathi portal also allows the government to deactivate fraudulent WhatsApp accounts

BW World Telecom Day: HFCL’s Jayanta Dey Speaks On 5G Inclusivity, 6G

Rohit Chintapali

Tech

Against the backdrop of World Telecom Day, BW Businessworld spoke with Jayanta Dey, Executive President-5G at HFCL, to assess India’s progress in 5G, what is lacking with it and the impending 6G technology

Airtel Is Not Planning To Enter Content Creation Business: CEO Vittal

The company CEO, currently, there are problems in the distribution and monetisation of content creation businesses, especially the programmes offered by OTT entertainment apps

SAIL, Bokaro Steel & TCIL Ink MoU For 5G, IT & Telecom