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TRAI may offer some leeway on service quality rules to telcos
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is expected to ease some of the parameters in its proposed quality of service (QoS) regulations, initially deemed too stringent by the telecom industry. This comes as TRAI emphasizes the need for telecom operators to enhance their service quality, particularly after recent tariff hikes.
Telecom tariffs are decided by market dynamics, govt clarifies
Government stated it does not interfere with telecom rates, which are determined by market forces. Tariff changes are monitored by Trai. India offers some of the lowest mobile service costs globally.
Government notifies additional provisions in Telecom Act 2023
The government has notified new sections of the Telecommunications Act focusing on spectrum utilization and regulatory appointments. The Act aims to enhance efficiency through methods like sharing and trading of spectrum.
Airtel, Jio help telecom industry record 3.87% sequential growth in AGR in last quarter of FY24 to Rs 70,462 cr
The telecom industry saw a 3.87% sequential growth in adjusted gross revenue in the last quarter of FY24, driven by Airtel and Reliance Jio. Vodafone Idea and BSNL faced declines in mobile services AGR. Private telecom operators raised headline rates, leading to increased revenue. The Department of Telecommunications reported higher licence fee and spectrum usage charge collections. Broadband subscribers increased to 924.07 million, with wireless Arpu at Rs 153.54. Overall sectoral minutes of consumption and telephone subscribers also showed growth.
Optiemus Infracom plans to invest Rs 140 crore in drone-as-a-service model
The company had formed a subsidiary Optiemus Unmanned Systems (OUS) in 2023 with an initial investment of Rs 25 crore to design drones. OUS, on Thursday, announced a range of drones for agricultural and mapping use-cases.
Telecom tariff hike: Govt, regulator won't intervene in matter
The government and the telecom regulator do not plan to intervene in telecom companies' decisions to raise prices, stating that tariffs in India remain among the lowest globally. Authorities, however, want the companies to enhance the quality of services.
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Rahul Shah on 2 stocks that can be continuous compounder for next 2-3 years
They are still invested and their thought is that India will continue to do well and so they think that I think the banking which has been in terms of valuation cheaper than vis-a-vis a lot of other sectors and sector has been underperformer except for PSU banks.
Extent and frequency of tariff revisions crucial for financial health of telcos
Following the increase in tariffs, the stock of Reliance Industries rose by 2.3% on Friday to close at Rs 3,131.9. On the other hand, stocks of Bharti Airtel and VIL were under pressure, falling by 1.8% to Rs 1,445.4 and by 3.4% to Rs 17.9 in that order amid profit booking after a recent surge in their prices.
Tariff hikes signal better profitability for telecom industry going forward: ICRA
Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio announced significant tariff hikes, impacting consumers. The industry is set to experience improved financial metrics and operating profits, allowing for deleveraging and funding capex. ICRA forecasts strong industry revenue growth and debt level moderation, with expectations of enhanced Return on Capital Employed for FY2025.
Know all about the Telecom Act which came into effect on June 26
(DoT) initiated the process in July 2022 and a draft Bill was put out for consultation in September that year. During the consultation process, 60 ministries, 35 associations, 89 companies including seven telcos and internet service providers, and over 700 other entities responded. The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on December 18, 2023, and was passed by the Lower House of Parliament on December 20, 2023 and the Rajya Sabha on the following day.
US probing China Telecom, China Mobile over internet, cloud risks
The Biden administration is investigating China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom over concerns they could misuse access to American data through their U.S. cloud and internet services by sharing it with Beijing. The Commerce Department is leading the probe, which has completed "risk-based analyses" of China Mobile and China Telecom. These companies, despite being barred from providing certain services, still offer cloud and internet routing services in the U.S., posing potential national security risks. The investigation aims to close any remaining avenues for Chinese firms to access U.S. data, amid ongoing tech tensions.
Trai invites views on norm for transferring ownership of machine-to-machine SIMs
The telecom regulator, Trai, is seeking industry views on allowing critical M2M communication services on unlicensed airwaves. It has identified 20 critical M2M services, including those for connected & autonomous vehicles, remote surgery, and smart grid operations.
Jio’s technology & telecom industry collaboration with TM Forum saw 80% surge in resource contribution from members: Akash Ambani
ChatGPTReliance Jio has collaborated with TM Forum to enhance technological advancements in the telecom industry, notably through the Innovation Hub in Mumbai. Akash Ambani, chairman of Reliance Jio, highlighted an 80% increase in resource contributions from members since the Hub's launch in September. He emphasized progress in generative AI and the Open Digital Architecture (ODA), along with the addition of new members like Microsoft.
Technical Breakout Stocks: How to trade JK Paper, Endurance Technologies and KEC International on Tuesday?
Indian markets closed higher with S&P BSE Sensex rising over 180 points and Nifty50 closing above 23,400 levels. Buying was observed in auto, telecom, consumer durable, and capital goods stocks. Stocks like JK Paper, Endurance Technologies, and KEC International showed significant movements, with JK Paper hitting a record high and KEC International breaking out of a rising parallel channel.
Paying for numbers is a crank call, TRAI
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has suggested charging for telephone numbers due to their finite nature. Despite the potential to increase capacity by adding digits, the growing use of numbers for machine communication poses a challenge. Transitioning to a new numbering system incurs costs, making numbers a limited resource over time. While depopulation and efficient recycling could suffice for humans, the machine-driven demand complicates differential pricing. An alternative approach could involve randomization, similar to the internet, to manage the finite availability of telephone numbers.
Trai reviewing norms for inactive landline and mobile connections, seeks feedback
The telecom regulator is seeking input on defining inactive landline and mobile connections as part of a discussion paper for a revised national numbering plan. It also seeks industry suggestions on reusing numbering resources from inactive connections.
Telecom gear makers seek 2-year extension for security testing of customers' WiFi
Telecom gear manufacturers are pushing to delay the mandatory security testing deadline for WiFi CPE and IP routers, requesting a two-year extension and voluntary certification. They cited high costs and limited accredited labs. The Department of Telecommunications had previously extended the application start date to January 1, 2024, and then to July 1, 2024, with further extensions for certified models.
Top technology, aviation companies may dial DoT for service call numbers
As more businesses in sectors such as ride-hailing, food-tech, quick grocery commerce, as well as social media adopt voice calls as an option to authenticate users, it makes sense for them to differentiate themselves from fraud numbers. The department of telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday allocated 160 numbering series for transactional and service calls made by businesses for commercial purposes. This was done mainly to protect mobile phone users from the surging nuisance of pesky calls and messages, which also lead to financial fr
Bharti names Sharat Sinha CEO of Airtel Business
Bharti Airtel appoints Sharat Sinha as CEO of Airtel Business, effective June 3, 2024. Sinha, with extensive global experience from Checkpoint Software Technologies Ltd and other tech giants, aims to bolster Airtel's portfolio in connectivity and adjacent sectors. Both Sinha and Airtel's management express confidence in enhancing customer value and technological innovations.
Optic fiber cable component maker Runaya aims to grow rev to Rs 500 cr over next 3-4 years
The transition to 5G and the associated infrastructure upgrades are driving this demand, with the global market for fiber optic cables expected to grow from $9.2 billion in 2021 to over $12 billion by 2024, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10%, according to estimates by the company.
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D2M tech pioneer takes on DoT arm
The Telecommunications Engineering Centre (TEC) report has suggested that 3GPP 5G broadcast standards - backed by global chipmakers Qualcomm and Samsung, telecom equipment vendors Nokia and Ericsson as well as Indian telecom operators - have superior ecosystem readiness for direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting compared with the ATSC 3.0 protocols.
HCLTech to buy Hewlett Packard’s communications tech assets for $225 million
As part of this agreement, HCLTech will also absorb around 1,500 employees and 700 contractors with experience of engineering services for telecom industry in countries including Spain, Italy, India, Japan, China, Americas and APAC region, HCLTech said in a regulatory filing on Thursday.
Entry-level jobs in telecom industry thrive despite broader workforce slowdown: TeamLease
Despite a general slowdown in headcount expansion in the Indian telecom industry, demand for entry-level customer-facing and technology roles remained strong. TeamLease Services data shows a growth in associate workforce by 51.05% in FY22, with a 31.41% expansion in FY24. Telecom companies focused on hiring field sales executives, customer relationship executives, and technology staff to support network operations.
Not fully committing to IT; gung-ho on market infra stocks: Shiv Chanani
Shiv Chanani, Fund Manager at Baroda BNP Paribas Mutual Fund, provides insightful analysis on the IT space, auto sector, and the capital market infrastructure spaces. He further emphasizes the impact of uncertainty in the IT industry, changing dynamics in the auto space, and the growth opportunities in capital market infrastructure.
Dixon Technologies signs pact with Nokia to manufacture telecom products
Dixon Technologies has disclosed that it has truck a deal with Nokia to design and produce telecom equipment. According to a filing with the stock exchange, Dixon Electro Appliances, a wholly owned subsidiary of the electronics manufacturing (EMS) company, will handle manufacturing operations at its Noida, Uttar Pradesh facility.
BSNL to launch 4G services across India in August; to use indigenous technology
State-owned BSNL will start rolling out 4G services across the country from August, using completely indigenous technology in line with the government's "Atmanirbhar" policy, according to official sources. BSNL officials claimed to have recorded peak speed of 40-45 megabit per second on the 4G network which has been rolled out in the premium spectrum band of 700 megahertz (Mhz) as well as in 2,100 Mhz band during the pilot phase.
Trai strengthens reporting rules for telecom towers to improve service quality
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has mandated telecom operators to provide detailed information about base stations or mobile towers, including site location, frequency, backhaul connectivity, technology used, and commissioning time. This directive aims to enhance the quality of service (QoS) and address call drop issues.
India must close gap with China on fibre deployment: Sterlite Tech exec
"If you look at China, they are deploying 240 million kms per year, which is nearly 12 times that of India with a population of comparable size. In Europe and the US, 8Gbps speed is becoming a norm," Sterlite Technologies (STL) managing director Ankit Agarwal said.
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