Telecom’s Last Stand: Why Letting VI Collapse Will Cost India Dearly
The Indian telecom industry has undergone a series of dramatic twists and turns since its inception. The shift from a ...
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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 ...
The Cost of Connectivity: Assessing the Impact of Mobile Tariff Hikes on Indian Households
Yesterday, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation released the Household Consumption Expenditure Survey (HCES) for the data collected during ...
TRAI’s Mandate on Voice-Only Plans: Challenges and Implications for Telecom Operators
Introduction On December 23, 2024, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issued the 12th Amendment to the Telecom Consumer ...
A Deep Dive into the History of Indian Telecom Licensing: Lessons and Failures (Part 15)
Introduction The Spectrum Auction of 2021 was a stark indicator of the declining interest in spectrum bidding, reflecting a significant ...
Analyzing Tariff Sustainability in India’s Telecom Sector: A Deep Dive into Rural and Urban Consumer Expenditures
Over recent years, the Indian telecom industry has witnessed diminishing competitiveness, a concern exacerbated by escalating license fees, the Supreme ...
Unlocking the story of India’s 5G rollout
Over a year into India's 5G rollout, it's vital to assess its progress across various dimensions. This article aims to ...