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Who Owns Space? Billionaires, Startups, or Everyone?

Who Owns Space? Billionaires, Startups, or Everyone?

As billionaires like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos dominate headlines, the evolving space race raises crucial questions: is access to space limited to the ultra-wealthy, or is the sector finally opening up to startups, academia, and public-private partnerships? This article examines the commercial space boom, emerging technologies, and the ethics of an increasingly privatized cosmos.

Ericsson, Volvo & Airtel Partner to Drive 5G Digital Twins & XR in Manufacturing

Ericsson, Volvo & Airtel Partner to Drive 5G Digital Twins & XR in Manufacturing
Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Airtel have joined forces to explore how 5G Advanced, Digital Twin technology, and Extended Reality (XR) can transform manufacturing in India. The research, conducted at Volvo’s R&D Centre in Bangalore, will focus on smart factories, immersive training, and real-time process optimization. With Airtel’s low-latency 5G network, the collaboration aims to enhance industrial automation, workforce training, and AI-driven efficiencies, setting a benchmark for Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 innovations.

DoT Launches 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025 to Boost 5G Solutions

DoT Launches 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025 to Boost 5G Solutions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced the 5G Innovation Hackathon 2025, a six-month competition to drive 5G-powered solutions across industries. Open to students, startups, and professionals, the hackathon will focus on AI, IoT, smart cities, and next-gen connectivity innovations. Participants will receive funding, mentorship, and access to 100+ 5G Use Case Labs. Winners will showcase their solutions at India Mobile Congress 2025.

MWC 2025 Keynote 3: Balancing Innovation and Regulation: Global Perspectives on Telecom Policy

MWC 2025 Keynote 3: Balancing Innovation and Regulation: Global Perspectives on Telecom Policy
As telecom innovation accelerates with 5G, AI, cloud computing, and 6G, regulators worldwide must balance progress with consumer protection, cybersecurity, and fair competition. At MWC 2025, industry leaders from the USA, India, and Europe will explore spectrum management, big tech regulation, net neutrality, and digital inclusion. This keynote provides critical insights into how telecom policies can foster innovation while ensuring security and fairness in a hyper-connected world.

NTT DATA Expands in India with $3.5B Investment to Drive AI & Digital Growth

NTT DATA Expands in India with .5B Investment to Drive AI & Digital Growth
NTT Data is ramping up its India expansion with a new $0.5 billion investment, reinforcing its commitment to making India a top 5 revenue market. With over $3 billion already invested in data centers, submarine cables, and cloud services, the company is now focusing on AI-driven digital infrastructure and IT services. As AI adoption and data localization grow, NTT Data sees India as a key innovation hub and a crucial part of its global strategy.

India Approves Spectrum Refarming to Boost 5G and 6G Rollout

FCC Begins Review of Decades-Old Spectrum Sharing Rules to Unleash the Power of Space Innovation
India approves 687 MHz of spectrum refarming to accelerate 5G rollout and lay the foundation for 6G services. This move increases total telecom spectrum to 1,587 MHz and addresses growing demands for mobile broadband, boosting innovations in edge computing and IoT while supporting telecom operators like Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea.

India’s Satellite Spectrum Policy Sparks Competition Between Musk and Ambani

Satellites as Cell Towers: Redefining Mobile Communication | TeckNexus
India’s new satellite spectrum allocation policy could reshape the telecom sector, attracting global players like Starlink and Amazon Kuiper while sparking competition with Reliance Jio. The administrative allocation model, which aligns with global trends, aims to expand connectivity in underserved regions. However, concerns about a level playing field and the limitations of satellite technology highlight the evolving challenges for India’s telecom ecosystem.

Private 5G Transforms Indian Mining: BSNL & Echelon Edge at Amlohri

Private 5G Transforms Indian Mining: BSNL & Echelon Edge at Amlohri
BSNL and Echelon Edge have joined forces to install a private 5G SA network at Amlohri Coal Mines, transforming India’s mining sector. The network enables real-time IoT monitoring, AI-powered traffic management, drone inspections, and digital twin integration for safer, more efficient operations. This deployment highlights the transformative potential of 5G in modernizing mining while promoting indigenous technology under India’s “Make in India” initiative.

India’s Mobile Manufacturing Faces Challenges with Weak Demand

India’s Mobile Manufacturing Faces Challenges with Weak Demand
India’s ambition to become a global smartphone manufacturing leader faces hurdles as nearly half of its production capacity remains underutilized. Despite significant investments and the government’s PLI scheme, weak domestic and global demand has impacted production. Industry leaders like Foxconn and Tata Electronics continue to expand, while smaller manufacturers struggle. Experts predict recovery as global demand for smartphones and advanced technologies grows by 2025.

India’s Telecom Industry Leverages 5G and AI to Lead Global Connectivity with 1.2 bn subscribers

India's Telecom Industry Leverages 5G and AI to Lead Global Connectivity with 1.2 bn subscribers
India’s telecom industry is advancing rapidly, driven by 5G expansion, AI-powered innovations, and the ambitious Bharat 6G Vision. With 460,592 5G BTS sites deployed and 125 million users already connected, the sector is set to lead global telecom innovation. However, challenges like regulatory disparities and spectrum allocation need urgent attention to sustain this growth and realize its full potential.

5G Technology: Five-Year Review of Its Evolution and Impact

5G Technology: Five-Year Review of Its Evolution and Impact
Five years since its debut, 5G has delivered transformative benefits to industries, despite its gradual adoption among consumers. This in-depth review covers 5G’s development journey, its key impacts on manufacturing, logistics, and IoT applications, and regional rollout trends. Explore the real-world use cases where 5G is enhancing productivity and safety, the cybersecurity considerations essential for widespread adoption, and the technology’s alignment with sustainability goals. With practical insights from 5G’s early years, this review also explores lessons that will shape the next generation of connectivity.

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