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Bharti’s 24.5% stake in BT: Expanding Global Telecom Influence

Bharti’s 24.5% stake in BT: Expanding Global Telecom Influence

Bharti Enterprises has made a significant global expansion by acquiring a 24.5% stake in BT Group for $4 billion. This strategic investment positions Bharti as a key player in the European telecom market and aligns with BT's focus on expanding its 5G and fiber networks. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Bharti's chairman, emphasized that the company aims to support BT's current leadership rather than take full control. This move reflects Bharti's confidence in the UK's telecom market and opens up new opportunities for collaboration in network automation, AI, and 5G technology.
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  • August 13, 2024
Indian Telcos Push for OTT App Regulation Amid Calls for Level Playing Field

Indian Telcos Push for OTT App Regulation Amid Calls for Level Playing Field

Indian telecom operators are pushing for regulation of over-the-top (OTT) communication apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, and Signal, arguing that the current regulatory framework is unfairly skewed. While telcos are subject to strict regulations and fees, OTT platforms operate with minimal oversight, despite offering similar services. This disparity has led to calls for a level playing field, with proposals including bringing OTT apps under telecom regulations and introducing a PAN-India single license for telcos. The debate also touches on net neutrality concerns and the potential impact on consumers and businesses, as any regulatory changes could affect the cost, availability, and innovation of communication services.
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  • August 13, 2024
Indian Telecom Operators Raise Tariffs After Three Years

Indian Telecom Operators Raise Tariffs After Three Years

India's telecom giants, Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea, have raised tariffs for the first time in three years to recover significant 5G investment costs. Jio's and Airtel's hikes range from 10% to 27%, while Vodafone Idea's increases span 10% to 23%. This move aims to enhance ARPU and sector profitability, signaling a potential re-rating of the telecom sector.
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  • July 2, 2024
India Telecom Briefs

India Briefs: Samsung, Lava, Budget 5G Phones, Infra, and Trends

Stay updated with the latest in Indian tech and telecom: Samsung launches Galaxy F55 5G, Lava teases Yuva 5G, and new trends in affordable 5G phones. Discover the impact of telecom infrastructure investments, GST updates for telcos, and more.
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  • May 28, 2024
Jio and Airtel Accelerate India's 5G Adoption

Jio and Airtel Accelerate India’s 5G Adoption

Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel are propelling India into the 5G era with substantial financial investments and rapid network rollouts. Garnering over 100 million 5G users collectively within a year of service launch, these telecom giants are not only enhancing connectivity across the nation but also meeting the burgeoning demand for high-speed internet among Indian consumers. Amidst multi-billion-dollar loans and strategic expansions, the 5G race in India is unfolding at a remarkable pace, promising a transformative impact on the country's digital landscape.
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  • May 15, 2024
Reliance Jio Drives India’s 5G Growth Insights from Ookla

Reliance Jio Drives India’s 5G Growth: Insights from Ookla

This article delves into Reliance Jio's significant contributions to India's 5G adoption, as highlighted in the latest Ookla report. With a focus on India, 5G, and Jio, we examine the advancements in network deployment, the competitive landscape with Airtel, and the broader implications for connectivity, digital services, and economic growth in India.
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  • April 2, 2024
DoT begins process of identifying spectrum for private 5G networks - TeckNexus

DoT begins process to identify spectrum bands for private 5G network in India

DoT has started a procedure to identify the 5G spectrum bands, especially those with less commercial prospects for mobile operators for captive private networks. In its recommendations for the 5G auction, Trai suggested that at least 40 MHz blocks can be carved out in the 3700-3800 MHz and 4800-4990 MHz bands for captive private networks. It was also of the view that at least 400 MHz be earmarked in the 28.5-29.5 GHz band for private networks as well as satellite earth stations.
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  • March 23, 2024
Industry throws weight behind GSMA API initiative - CAMARA Alliance - MWC 2023

Industry throws weight behind GSMA API initiative | CAMARA Alliance

The GSMA announced a new industry-wide initiative called GSMA Open Gateway, a framework of universal network Application Programmable Interfaces (APIs), designed to provide universal access to operator networks for developers. Launched with the support of 21 mobile network operators, the move is aimed at changing the way the telecoms industry designs and delivers services in an API economy world.
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  • March 23, 2024
SecurityGen unveils 5G Cyber-security Lab

To strengthen network security for 5G, Indian telcos may double investment as per risk management firm

Indian mobile phone operators are expected to at least double their investments in network security, with the 5G rollout expected to spark a surge in network vulnerabilities, which assume critical importance, especially for enterprises
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  • March 20, 2024
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