Telecom & IT
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...
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...
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...