Telecom & IT
Simplifying The Debate – Network Usage Fee vs Network Neutrality
The TRAI's consultation paper has ignited a fierce battle between telecom operators and OTT players. The former is pushing TRAI...
OTT Rendering Traditional Broadcasting Regulations Obsolete
In India, a multitude of service providers have entered the video streaming arena, offering both live and on-demand content via...
Reevaluating AGR Dues: Possible Discrepancies in DoT’s Assessment
I have been closely monitoring the AGR dispute for several years. No doubt it has unfolded as an extraordinarily perplexing...
The AGR Case: Examining the Exclusion Logic for PSUs and Its Parity with ISPs
On October 10th, the newspapers carried a significant report, announcing that the Honorable Supreme Court of India had granted its consent...
Spectrum Usage Charge Trends – What Story Does it tell?
The spectrum usage charges (SUC) data for all Indian telecom operators can be accessed through the DoT's website via this link. However,...
Exploring 5G FWA – Who Holds the Upper Hand and Why?
In India, the advent of 5G FWA (Fixed Wireless Access) services has been marked by the launch of two major...
Indian PLI Policies – The Balancing Act
The fundamental objectives of the Indian PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) Policy are well-established: to foster Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), generate employment opportunities,...
Analysing the Operation of MWA and Satellite Services in the Same Spectrum Bands
On September 27, 2023, TRAI issued a consultation paper concerning spectrum allocation for E&V bands and the bands supporting the existing Microwave...
FCC’s Net Neutrality U-Turn: Implications for 5G Landscape
Yesterday, FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel proposed (video, document) reinstating net neutrality rules, seeking to return to the successful 2015 regulations. This raises questions about...
Examining the Debate Over OTT Sharing Revenues with Telecom Operators
Recently, the release of the TRAI consultation paper on Regulatory Mechanisms for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services ignited a contentious debate. The question at...