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Budget 2025: Hopes high for enhanced PLI disbursement

India, Jan. 29 -- On 1st February, 2025, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to deliver the Union Budget 2025 to the Lok Sabha. Given, the rising costs of living for the middle class, and ... Read More


Telangana gets over 2000 BSNL 4G sites, Hyderabad tops

India, Jan. 29 -- The state-run Indian telecom provider Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced more than 2000 4G sites in Telangana. The capital city of Telangana, Hyderabad, has the most 4... Read More


Understanding the importance of data protection today

India, Jan. 28 -- Data Privacy Day is observed globally on January 28 every year. The importance of data protection and privacy is emphasised on this day. We hear the phrase "data" all the time these ... Read More


Reliance Jio strengthens lead in wireless and wireline markets

India, Jan. 23 -- In November 2024, Reliance Jio (Jio) was the only telecom operator to gain wireless subscribers, while Bharti Airtel (Airtel), BSNL/MTNL, and Vodafone Idea (Vi) experienced losses, a... Read More


5G, AI, and R&D focus in telecom sector's budget wishlist

India, Jan. 22 -- The Union Budget 2025 is likely to undertake major changes to boost the telecom sector which is one of the key drivers to facilitate digitization in India's economy. The government i... Read More


Apple services Hit $96 billion in 2024, fivefold growth in a decade

India, Jan. 20 -- According to data presented by AltIndex.com, Apple's services revenue grew by an astounding 433% over ten years, outpacing iPhone growth by a factor of four. Over the years, Apple h... Read More


India's vision for a digital and equitable future: TRAI chairman speaks

India, Jan. 17 -- The first edition of the Digicom Summit 2025 witnessed an insightful address by TRAI Chairman Anil Kumar Lahoti who spoke on various topics highlighting the role of telecom in empowe... Read More


TRAI pushes for cheaper Wi-Fi to expand PM-WANI nationwide

India, Jan. 16 -- Under the PM-WANI program, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has suggested streamlining broadband rates for Public Data Offices (PDOs) in order to solve issues prevent... Read More


India adds 52,776 5G BTS in 2024, slow growth for 5G rollout

India, Jan. 15 -- As of December 31, 2024, the number of 5G BTS (Base Transceiver Stations) in India was 464,990, up from 412,214 on December 31, 2023. This represents an addition of 52,776 BTS in 202... Read More


Telcos under pressure: Balancing cost and growth in a changing market

India, Jan. 14 -- Telcos are facing significant challenges, withslowing wireless growth and shrinking traditional revenue streams. To succeed in the future, telcos need to focus on monetizing their ne... Read More