Telecom & IT
Broadcasting Sector — Challenges & Opportunities
The Indian Broadcasting Sector is shrinking. Revenues and Subscriber base of DTH & Major MSOs are in the process of...
Satellite Spectrum SUC & Implications
On 5th May 2022, TRAI sent a response back to DOT on its reference dated 9th March 2022 on the...
The Risk of Keeping Spectrum Fallow
The more I ponder over this topic, the more intense is my sentiment of frustration. And that too when one...
Will 5G impact SUC, if yes, how?
Spectrum usage charge has a huge bearing on the operator. It is a perpetual outflow of cash to the government...
5G Millimeter Wave — Good for the health of the Indian Operators
What motivated me to make such a statement? It is not influenced by my biases, but by the manner, in...
5G in India — The Real Challenge
Do you know what is the real challenge for rolling out 5G in India? It is not about the availability...
Indian 5G Spectrum Pricing — Opportunities & Challenges
Yesterday, TRAI came out with its recommendation on 5G spectrum pricing and other related issues. TRAI did a commendable job in...
Indian New SUC Rule — An Incentive to acquire more 5G spectrum
Yesterday the Department of Telecom (DoT) came out with the new SUC (Spectrum Usage Charge Guidelines). As predicted earlier in my...
Indian Auctions — Spectrum For Display Or Sale?
Looks like that the Indian spectrum auctions have become mega-events of “Spectrum Display” than “Sale”. Why? A huge amount of spectrum...
Telecom Reforms — No SUC for future spectrum, but will it reduce outflows?
In India, not only one needs to acquire spectrum through auctions but also has to pay for its usage. Payment...