Telecom & IT
A Deep Dive into the History of Indian Telecom Licensing: Lessons and Failures (Part 1)
Preface The purpose of this series is to analyze what went wrong with India's telecom licensing regime and why a...
Why ‘Level Playing Field’ Arguments for Terrestrial Networks Don’t Apply to Satellite Services
On November 8, 2024, the TRAI convened a consultation on this pressing issue. Though I was not in attendance, anyone...
Strategic Spectrum: Navigating the Satellite vs. Terrestrial Allocation Debate
Yesterday, at the IMC, Sunil Mittal delivered a speech that surprised many with his somewhat controversial statement on the allocation...
Exposing the Insecurity: How SS7 Flaws Threaten Our Modern Communication Systems
I was inspired to write this article after watching a video on the Veritasium channel titled “I Hacked My Friend's...
Unfulfilled Promises: The Stunted Impact of Virtual Network Operators on India’s Telecom Ambitions
Two days ago, i.e on 13th Sept 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) released new recommendations regarding Virtual Network...
Cracking the Code: The Futility of Legal Interception in the Age of Secure Communication
The internet has been buzzing with news of the arrest of Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov by law enforcement in Paris. This incident...
Securing the Future: India’s Drive for Global 6G Patent Leadership
On August 23, 2024, the Union Minister for the Department of Telecom convened the second meeting of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee...
Balancing Act: Navigating Vodafone Idea’s Debt Dilemma and the GOI’s Equity Gamble
In a notable move, the Government of India (GOI) converted the interest payment obligations of Vodafone Idea (VI) during the...
Impact of the 2024 Spectrum Auction on Competitive Dynamics and 5G Potential in India
On June 26, 2024, India concluded its 9th Spectrum auction since 2010. These auctions have allocated substantial spectrum across various...