India’s Mobile Blocking System: Unveiling the Gaps and the Path to a Smarter, Safer Future
In mid-2023, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) introduced Sanchar Saathi, a service aimed at helping citizens block and trace stolen...
Are Telecom Operators Truly Meeting the Spirit of TRAI’s Voice-Only Mandate?
The TRAI recently mandated telecom operators to introduce voice and SMS-only plans tailored for users who do not require data...
Spectrum Refarming: Is It Enough to Unlock True 5G and 6G Value?
Recently, all major newspapers and TV channels highlighted a pivotal development for the mobile industry: the refarming of spectrum from...
Global Currency Movements Unveiled: Analyzing Nominal & Real Effective Exchange Rates Across Broad (64) and Narrow (27) Baskets
This visualization analyzes the Nominal and Real Effective Exchange Rates (NEER & REER) of global currencies across Broad (64) and...
India’s Inflation Measure Is Misaligned: Time to Revise the CPI with New Survey Insights
Yesterday, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MOSPI) released India’s inflation data for December 2024, revealing that inflation remains...
India’s Data Privacy Law Promises Control—But Can Consent Managers Deliver?
In India, after extensive public debate, the Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, received Presidential assent on August 11, 2023. Following...
India’s 5G Reality Check: TRAI Finds Operators Stuck on 4G, BSNL Largely on 3G/2G
Yesterday, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released a comprehensive Independent Drive Test (IDT) report for four cities—New Delhi...
Why the 6 GHz Band Needs Stronger WiFi Support to Succeed
The Financial Express recently reported that the central government is considering allocating the upper portion of the 6 GHz band...
State-Wise DoT EMF Audit: Measured Values vs Prescribed Thresholds
Explore the latest DoT EMF audit dashboard for the financial year 2024-25, showcasing state-wise measured EMF values against prescribed thresholds....
Debunking EMF Myths: Are Higher Power Levels a Game-Changer for 5G Coverage and Health Risks?
Recently, The Economic Times published a story highlighting that the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised the Electromagnetic Field (EMF)...