Telecom & IT
Tracing the AGR Saga: Two Decades of Legal Battles That Shaped Indian Telecom
This compilation brings together two decades of landmark documents, judgments, and regulatory decisions that form the spine of India’s Adjusted...
The Fragile Future of AI: Why Fair Use Can’t Hold, and the World Must Act Together
On March 18th, the New York Post ran a striking headline: “Google, OpenAI want ‘license to steal’ from publishers with...
Vodafone Idea’s Survival: A Tightrope Walk Between Debt, Growth, and Government Backing
Yesterday, I wrote an article titled "SUC Waiver: A Boost for Vi, But a Blow to High-Frequency Spectrum Auctions," discussing...
SUC Waiver: A Boost for Vi, But a Blow to High-Frequency Spectrum Auctions
On March 6th, the Financial Express (FE) reported that the Government of India (GOI) is considering a spectrum usage charge...
Satellite Broadband in India: Genuine Threat or Manufactured Fear?
Ever since the Government of India (GOI) announced its intention to allow satellite communication services (satcom) to operate through administrative...
The Great OTT Escape: How Regulatory Gaps Are Killing Fair Play in Broadcasting
Over-the-Top (OTT) platforms have emerged as a dominant medium for delivering content to mobile phones, televisions, desktops, and other converged...
CNAP Without Caller Authentication: A Misguided Solution to Telecom Fraud
Recently, TRAI released its recommendations on the "Revision of the National Numbering Plan", highlighting a critical security issue in India's...
Vodafone Idea’s Debt Crisis: Can GOI’s Band-Aid Fix Prevent a Telecom Collapse?
The moratorium period for the payment of dues on Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) and spectrum auctions held before FY21 is...
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...