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5G Services in India to Attract Rs. 1.5 Lakh Crore in Investments in 2023, Tariff Hikes Likely: Report
From connecting people with 5G services to lowering the cost of operations, the country's revitalised telecom sector is witnessing the bloom of reforms, and is reportedly said to attract more than Rs. 1.5 lakh crore investments to build up networks in the new year.
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Government Unveils Satcom Reforms for Faster 5G Deployment; Jio, OneWeb Get License Clearance
The government on Wednesday unveiled new policy reforms for satellite communications services to ease procedures and streamline clearance processes and nudged the telecom industry to substantially speed up the deployment of 5G towers. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current pace of tower deployment at only 2,500 per week for 5G is "...
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Spam Calls, Fraud Messages To End Soon: Telecom Minister Explains New Bill
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government through its Telecom Bill is aiming to bring in 'Light Touch' regulations for OTT platforms. He also said that the reforms would help subscribers get relief from spam calls and messages.
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Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Assures Sector of More Reforms: Report
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reportedly assured the Telecom sector of more reforms while pointing out that the industry should also do its part and significantly improve the service quality. The minister encouraged telecom operators and infrastructure providers to move faster on working to improve quality services in the country.
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Prime Minister Modi Hails India as an Investment Destination for Semiconductors Tech
Prime Minister Modi credited steps like connecting villages with broadband, investment in developing capabilities in 5G, IoT, and clean energy technologies are paving the way to lead India towards the next technology revolution.
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Airtel Won't Avail Option To Convert Interest On Dues Into Equity
Telecom operator Bharti Airtel will not avail the option of conversion of the interest on deferred spectrum and AGR dues into equity, under the reforms package, according to a regulatory filing by the company on Friday.
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Airtel Withdraws Scheme For New Corporate Structure
Bharti Airtel on Tuesday said the scheme for a new corporate structure it had announced on April 14, 2021 has been "withdrawn"
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5G Rollout In 2022: Tariff Hike, PLI Scheme Help Avert Telecom Sector's Crisis
With the government promising more reforms, the industry is entering the new year on a buoyant note, keen to see positive outcome on 5G spectrum pricing at the mega auction that is just months away.
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"Telecom Sector Seeks Rationalisation Of Taxes, Spectrum At Lower Rates": Vodafone CEO
VIL Managing Director and CEO Ravinder Takkar while speaking at India Mobile Congress said recent reforms announced by the government are steps towards addressing financial stress and legacy issues in the sector.
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5G Spectrum Auction Likely In April-May 2022, Says Telecom Minister
Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the government will introduce further reforms in the telecom sector
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Telecom Department Initiates New Reforms With Simplifying KYC Process
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday started the implementation of new telecom reforms by simplifying the KYC (Know Your Customer) process.
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5G Auctions Most Probably in February 2022, May Even Try for January: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
5G spectrum auctions will "most probably" be held in February 2022, and the government may even try for a January timeline, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
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Struggling Vodafone Gets Respite With Today's Big Telecom Reforms
The Union Cabinet today approved a relief package for cash-strapped telecoms sector including a four-year moratorium on airwaves payments due to the government, the telecom minister said.
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Union Cabinet Takes Decisions To Reform Telecom Sector. Read About Them Here
In a major reform push for the telecom sector in the country, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared nine structural and five procedural reforms which are expected to reduce the financial burden off the cash strapped telecom firms and at the same time are also aimed at providing cash flow into the government's kitty, which would be used for install...
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Big Telecom Reforms Like 100% FDI Without Government Approval: 10 Points
A plan to allow 100 per cent foreign investment in telecom through automatic route -- meaning the investor does not need prior approval from the Reserve Bank or the government -- got cabinet approval on Wednesday along with eight other key measures.
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5G Services in India to Attract Rs. 1.5 Lakh Crore in Investments in 2023, Tariff Hikes Likely: Report
From connecting people with 5G services to lowering the cost of operations, the country's revitalised telecom sector is witnessing the bloom of reforms, and is reportedly said to attract more than Rs. 1.5 lakh crore investments to build up networks in the new year.
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Government Unveils Satcom Reforms for Faster 5G Deployment; Jio, OneWeb Get License Clearance
The government on Wednesday unveiled new policy reforms for satellite communications services to ease procedures and streamline clearance processes and nudged the telecom industry to substantially speed up the deployment of 5G towers. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the current pace of tower deployment at only 2,500 per week for 5G is "...
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Spam Calls, Fraud Messages To End Soon: Telecom Minister Explains New Bill
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that the government through its Telecom Bill is aiming to bring in 'Light Touch' regulations for OTT platforms. He also said that the reforms would help subscribers get relief from spam calls and messages.
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Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Assures Sector of More Reforms: Report
Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has reportedly assured the Telecom sector of more reforms while pointing out that the industry should also do its part and significantly improve the service quality. The minister encouraged telecom operators and infrastructure providers to move faster on working to improve quality services in the country.
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Prime Minister Modi Hails India as an Investment Destination for Semiconductors Tech
Prime Minister Modi credited steps like connecting villages with broadband, investment in developing capabilities in 5G, IoT, and clean energy technologies are paving the way to lead India towards the next technology revolution.
-
Airtel Won't Avail Option To Convert Interest On Dues Into Equity
Telecom operator Bharti Airtel will not avail the option of conversion of the interest on deferred spectrum and AGR dues into equity, under the reforms package, according to a regulatory filing by the company on Friday.
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Airtel Withdraws Scheme For New Corporate Structure
Bharti Airtel on Tuesday said the scheme for a new corporate structure it had announced on April 14, 2021 has been "withdrawn"
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5G Rollout In 2022: Tariff Hike, PLI Scheme Help Avert Telecom Sector's Crisis
With the government promising more reforms, the industry is entering the new year on a buoyant note, keen to see positive outcome on 5G spectrum pricing at the mega auction that is just months away.
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"Telecom Sector Seeks Rationalisation Of Taxes, Spectrum At Lower Rates": Vodafone CEO
VIL Managing Director and CEO Ravinder Takkar while speaking at India Mobile Congress said recent reforms announced by the government are steps towards addressing financial stress and legacy issues in the sector.
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5G Spectrum Auction Likely In April-May 2022, Says Telecom Minister
Telecom minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has said that the government will introduce further reforms in the telecom sector
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Telecom Department Initiates New Reforms With Simplifying KYC Process
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on Tuesday started the implementation of new telecom reforms by simplifying the KYC (Know Your Customer) process.
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5G Auctions Most Probably in February 2022, May Even Try for January: Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw
5G spectrum auctions will "most probably" be held in February 2022, and the government may even try for a January timeline, Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said.
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Struggling Vodafone Gets Respite With Today's Big Telecom Reforms
The Union Cabinet today approved a relief package for cash-strapped telecoms sector including a four-year moratorium on airwaves payments due to the government, the telecom minister said.
-
Union Cabinet Takes Decisions To Reform Telecom Sector. Read About Them Here
In a major reform push for the telecom sector in the country, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday cleared nine structural and five procedural reforms which are expected to reduce the financial burden off the cash strapped telecom firms and at the same time are also aimed at providing cash flow into the government's kitty, which would be used for install...
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Big Telecom Reforms Like 100% FDI Without Government Approval: 10 Points
A plan to allow 100 per cent foreign investment in telecom through automatic route -- meaning the investor does not need prior approval from the Reserve Bank or the government -- got cabinet approval on Wednesday along with eight other key measures.
