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Starlink plans to enter Indiaโ€™s broadband market with a $10/month satellite internet service, aiming to reach 10 million users. Backed by SpaceX, the offering challenges local 5G and FWA providers like Jio and Airtel while targeting underserved rural regions. Regulatory hurdles, hardware costs, and network capacity may influence its success.
Indiaโ€™s telecom sector is forecasted to grow 12โ€“14% in FY25, hitting โ‚น3 lakh crore in revenue, with AI adoption, Vodafone-led tariff hikes, and R&D investment driving momentum. AI is not just boosting efficiencyโ€”itโ€™s reshaping the future of telecom jobs, infrastructure, and policy. Sunil Bharti Mittal called for stronger private R&D efforts and smarter policy frameworks to harness Indiaโ€™s demographic advantage and scale the next era of AI-powered telecom innovation.
Airtel has acquired 400 MHz of 26 GHz mmWave spectrum from Adani Data Networks, a move that strengthens its high-speed 5G offerings in urban and enterprise zones. The deal enhances Airtelโ€™s ability to scale fixed wireless access, industrial 5G networks, and high-bandwidth consumer services. With India’s spectrum demand surging, this acquisition underscores the critical role of efficient spectrum use and signals a new phase of telecom consolidation.
Indian telecom companies such as Jio and Airtel are moving beyond internal AI use cases to co-develop monetizable, India-focused AI applications in partnership with tech giants like Google, Nvidia, Cisco, and AMD. These collaborations are enabling sector-specific AI tools across healthcare, education, and agriculture, boosting operational efficiency, customer experience, and creating new revenue streams for telecom operators.
Indiaโ€™s telecom sector is rapidly evolving with AI and automation enhancing network operations, customer service, and 5G deployment. With over 125 million 5G users and major investments from companies like Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, AI technologies are proving essential for scalability and efficiency. Despite challenges like infrastructure integration and talent gaps, Indiaโ€™s growing AI ecosystem and government support are driving the future of smart telecom solutions.
OpenAI and Meta are eyeing partnerships with Reliance Industries to bring AI tools like ChatGPT and Llama to millions in India. By integrating with Relianceโ€™s telecom and digital networks, these tech giants aim to make AI more accessible and affordable. Relianceโ€™s reach, infrastructure, and government ties make it an ideal partner to scale AI adoption across diverse marketsโ€”from cities to rural India.
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.
Indiaโ€™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 Indiaโ€™s telecom ecosystem.
Reliance Jio is rapidly expanding its 5G-based AirFiber business to drive revenue growth and prepare for a potential IPO in late 2025. With plans to onboard one million customers monthly and an ARPU three times higher than mobile services, Jio is leveraging AirFiber to monetise its 5G investments. This strategy positions Jio for a historic IPO, projected to raise โ‚น42,100 crore and solidify its market dominance.
In the latest edition of TeckNexus Magazine, explore how Generative AI is transforming the telecom industry. Dive into Jioโ€™s JioBrain platform, the Supermicro-Nvidia partnership for scaling AI infrastructure, and Generative AI use cases for operators with insights from RADCOM. In an exclusive interview, Hardik Jain of GXC discusses integrating Generative AI with private 5G networks. Plus, gain insights from Eugina Jordan on Generative AI for business, Fiduciaโ€™s 5G and AI-driven stadium innovations, and strategies from 12 global operators on harnessing Generative AI for growth.

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