Airtel preparing for tariff hike post elections, Jio to focus on greater data usage: Report
Jio is expected to focus on initiatives that encourage greater data usage, enticing users to transition to higher-tier packages. This strategy is anticipated to enhance Jio's average revenue per user.
Leos, Meos and Geos: Broadband from the stars is coming soon
Of India’s 1.4 billion people, close to 40%, mostly living in rural areas, do not have internet access. Satellite broadband can be a game changer for them. Besides connecting the unconnected, satellite broadband internet has a plethora of use cases across many sectors. But, how much will it cost?
Airtel likely to spend the most at spectrum auctions, govt may get up to $2 bn
Analysts expect limited participation by Vodafone Idea, which has spectrum renewals in just two circles, and Reliance Jio, which may look to add spectrum in some bands
DoT to implement regulatory sandbox for testing equipment, scraps wireless operating licence
A streamlined portal-based system will facilitate the granting of permissions for colleges and institutions to use spectrum for equipment testing, available for a nominal fee of ₹1,000
Indian telecom firms too want fair share of revenues from internet companies
An industry body has written to the finance ministry stating that the government too is losing potential revenues in the absence of such an arrangement
