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Tech Sector Leaders Largely Bullish On India’s Budget 2023
Top leaders from the Indian tech sector weigh in on Union Budget 2023
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Telecom Budget Crucial This Year Because Of 5G Deployment: COAI DG
For a more comprehensive view on the requirements of the Telecom sector from the Union Budget, BW Businessworld got in touch with Lt. Gen. Dr S.P. Kochhar, Director General, COAI
Read MoreRollout Of 5G Creates Critical Identification Of 6 GHz: COAI
Mid-bands are unfavorable for the rapid and cost-effective deployments of 5G mobile networks as mid-bands support wide coverage and capacity, proved by the fact checks out of 176 rolled out 5G networks globally almost 120 networks, 70 per cent are harnessed by mid-bands, said Director General, Lt. Gen Dr. S.P. Kochhar (retd), COAI.
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Trai To Soon Issue Consultation Paper On OTT Framework
The Department of Telecommunications has sought recommendations from the Trai to set up a legal framework for the over-the-top (OTT) apps that provide calling and messaging services
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'Difficult To Predict Widespread Rollout Of 5G In Rural Areas'
Speaking to BW Businessworld Lt. Gen Dr S.P. Kochhar (Director General, COAI) elucidated on why it's hard to predict the rollout of 5G in rural areas of the country, role of 4G in 5G-era and COAI's interactions with the government
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Telcos Reiterate Demand To Define OTT Communication Apps In Telecom Bill
The telcos’ concerns revolve around the need to have a level playing field with respect to OTT communication services, calling for uniform regulatory conditions and treatment for similarly placed operators
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India, Aus To Play Vital Roles In Development Of Cyber Technology: Australian High Commissioner
The government has set up a task force under the Department of Telecommunications for working on 6G standards.
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COAI Warns Big Tech Firms May Enter 5G Market Via Captive Non-public Networks
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), which represents Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea etc, said that the big technology companies will take a single-lease licence and start serving enterprise customers at par with public networks like Telecom Service Providers (TSP) without facing similar set of rules
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COAI Appoints Pramod K Mittal As Its New Chairperson
Mittal will replace Ajai Puri as the COAI Chairperson. Puri held the position for the two consecutive terms
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No Reason For Direct Allocation Of 5G Spectrum To Enterprises: COAI
Private enterprises have asserted that giving spectrum directly for creation of captive networks, without any dependency on telcos, would accelerate the digital agenda
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'Stronger Govt Push Needed To Build At Least 50% Towers On Fibre': COAI
Lt. Gen. Dr S. P. Kochhar, Director General, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) talks to ASHISH SINHA about the future of 5G roll-out, spectrum pricing, issues related to Right of Way and the challenges faced by the telecommunication sector
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Cellular Operators' Body Backs Deploying 5G 'Small Cells' On Electric Poles
COAI emphasised that to combat the challenges of laying aerial OFC (optical fibre cable), which serves as the backbone for 'small cell towers', it is important to enable initiatives for sharing existing infrastructure.
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DoT Amends Telecom Licence Norms To Relax Penal Provisions
Telecom firms were required to pay 4 per cent interest above the one-year MCLR of SBI and the interest was compounded monthly.
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COAI Seeks Cut In Levies, Other Relief Measures; Says Telecom Among Most Heavily Taxed Sectors
The Cellular Operators' Association of India (COAI) has written to Telecom Secretary Anshu Prakash, amid an existential struggle of mobile operator Vodafone Idea in a three-private player market.
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‘There Is Need For Affordable Spectrum Pricing’: DG, COAI
Most countries that have adopted auction as a mechanism to allocate spectrum, do not have any revenue share such as Spectrum Usage Charges in India. It is important for the Cabinet to relook at the high base price, Lt. Gen. (Retd.) SP Kochhar, Director General (DG), Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) says. Lower reserve price will enable TSPs to work and focus towards fulfilling the objectives of ‘Digital India’, tells DG, COAI to Ashish Sinha of BW Businessworld.
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