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5G Monetization Challenges for Indian Telecoms Amid Tariff Hikes

5G Monetization Challenges for Indian Telecoms Amid Tariff Hikes
Indian telecom companies, including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea, are struggling to raise tariffs amid the 5G rollout, with average revenue per user (ARPU) increasing only 1-3% sequentially in the December quarter. Significant capital expenditures and a competitive landscape contribute to the delay in tariff hikes, which impacts investors' concerns. Revenue growth is expected to moderate, while limited 5G use-cases and monetization opportunities also hinder ARPU growth.

India’s 5G Subscriber Base to Hit 300M by Mar 2025 with Reliance Jio and Airtel’s Aggressive Rollout

Jio and Airtel expanding 5G to New Cities
The adoption of 5G services in India's subscriber base is expected to boost data consumption as they upgrade to higher data packages to access faster speeds. This increase in data usage is anticipated to result in higher average revenue per user (ARPU) and better return metrics for telecommunication companies (telcos).

Airtel surpasses 10 million unique customers on its 5G network

Airtel surpasses 10 million unique customers on its 5G network - TeckNexus

Industry throws weight behind GSMA API initiative | CAMARA Alliance

Industry throws weight behind GSMA API initiative - CAMARA Alliance - MWC 2023
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.

India Budget 2023 | Government to Set Up 100 Labs for 5G Use Cases

INDIA BUDGET 2023 - GOVERNMENT TO SET UP 100 LABS FOR 5G USE CASES
To unlock a world of possibilities, including new business models and jobs for the future, 100 labs will be established in India's engineering institutions to create applications using 5G services.

BSNL partners with Echelon Edge to set up private 5G networks for enterprises

BSNL partners with Echelon Edge to set up private 5G networks for enterprises
BSNL has joined forces with IT product development and solution provider Echelon Edge to deliver Private 5G Networks for its customers. This strategic agreement permits the Gurgaon-based company to offer private LTE and 5G services on the BSNL spectrum designated solely for captive networks.

5G and AI-guided Colonoscopy trialed by Airtel, Apollo Hospitals, and AWS

5G and AI-guided Colonoscopy trialed by Airtel, Apollo Hospitals, and AWS
Bharti Airtel and Apollo Hospitals claimed that they have successfully conducted a 5G-driven Artificial Intelligence (AI) aided Colonoscopy trial in India. This trial was able to detect colon cancer more rapidly and precisely. HealthNet Global, AWS, and Avesha also collaborated to make this trial successful.

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

DoT begins process of identifying spectrum for private 5G networks - TeckNexus
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.

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

Cyber Security
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

Where is 5G available in India? Do existing smartphone support 5G?

Jio and Airtel expanding 5G to New Cities
Out of India's three biggest telecom companies, only two offer 5G services to their customers. These are Jio and Airtel. While Jios'True 5G network is a standalone (SA), Airtel uses a non-standalone (NSA) that leverages the current 4G infrastructure.

Locally designed & developed 5G gear to be available next year in India

Locally designed & developed 5G gear to be available next year in India
The Indian government believes that locally designed and developed 5G gear, including core and radio network components, could be commercially available by March 2023.

Smartphones above Rs 10000 must switch to 5G technology in India

Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) representatives met with mobile operators and smartphone manufacturers and gave them a deadline of three months to switch over to 5G services with 5G smartphones.
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