DoT looks to simplify spectrum, RoW rules in laws’ review

DoT looks to simplify spectrum, RoW rules in laws’ review

India’s Department of Telecom(DoT) has floated a consultation paper on the revamp of telecom rules, mainly to keep pace with the change in technology like 5G, simplify those related to spectrum and right of way laws and promote investments, according to an official document.

The new ...


Airtel successfully tests first 5G network at BOSCH facility

Airtel successfully tests first 5G network at Bosch facility

Bharti Airtel, India’s premier communications solutions provider, on Friday announced a successful trial of India’s first 5G private network at Bosch Automotive Electronics India facility. The on-premise 5G Captive Private Network was built over the trial 5G spectrum allocated by the Department of Telecom (DoT). Airtel said it has implemen...


Adani Data Networks, Jio, Airtel, Vi to bid for 5G spectrum

Adani Data Networks, Jio, Airtel, Vi to bid for 5G spectrum

Billionaire Gautam Adani-led Adani Data Networks, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea have applied to participate in the upcoming 5G auction, according to a list issued by the Department of Telecom on Tuesday.

The spectrum auction, scheduled to start on July 26, may see aggressive bids for some freque...


Vi offers new caller tune options

Vi offers new caller tune options

Telecom company, Vodafone Idea (VI) has introduced a new feature that allows choosing any caller tune from Vi’s repertoire of popular music titles spanning 20+ languages and 10+ genres. The offering can be availed by caller tune subscribers on the music section of the Vi app at no extra cost. New users can enjoy this benefit through a spec...


Mukesh Ambani hands over Jio Infocomm reins to son Akash

Mukesh Ambani hands over Jio Infocomm reins to son Akash

In what is being seen as a move to put in place a succession plan, in line with some global business groups like the Walmart owners Walton family, Mukesh Ambani handed over reins of Reliance Industries’ telecom business, Jio Infocomm, to son Akash.

In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, ...


Airtel launches Xstream Fiber in Ladakh, Andaman, and Nicobar Islands

Airtel launches Xstream fiber in Ladakh, Port Blair

Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of its fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) broadband service, Airtel Xstream fiber, in Ladakh and Andaman and the Nicobar Islands. The company has become the first private internet service provider to roll out FTTH broadband services in these remote geographies, the company said in a st...