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DIPA and Vodafone Idea Forge Partnership to Drive Sustainable Telecom Infrastructure in India

Telecom Talk

The Digital Infrastructure Providers Association (DIPA) and Vodafone Idea (Vi) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of green energy solutions across India’s digital infrastructure landscape in a move toward building a sustainable telecommunications ecosystem.

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DoT Plans to Charge Telecom Firms for High-Frequency Backhaul Spectrum: Report

Telecom Talk

India's Department of Telecommunications plans to charge telecom operators for high-frequency microwave spectrum used for tower backhaul, potentially raising costs for Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea.

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DoT Urges States to Prefer BSNL, MTNL for Telecom Services, Citing Data Security: Report

Telecom Talk

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has written to all state governments and Union Territories, urging them to prioritise the services of state-run telecom operators Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd ( BSNL ) and Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Ltd (MTNL) for internet, broadband, landline, and leased line requirements.

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India’s DoT outlines new policy to boost telecoms coverage

Developing Telecoms

India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has set up ambitious targets to achieve 100% population coverage with 4G and 90% coverage with 5G, according to a draft of the country’s National Telecom Policy 2025, now being circulated for public consultation.

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India Developing Indigenous AI-Native Telecom Technologies

Telecom Talk

Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) will be a foundational technology shaping the future of telecommunications, enabling transformative services such as immersive digital experiences, autonomous operations, and integrated sensing, a senior official from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) said on Wednesday.

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New Draft Telecom Policy 2025 Released: Key Features Here

Telecom Talk

The Indian government has released the new draft national telecom policy 2025 (NTP-25). The policy aims to boost investments in the field of telecom massively. With the NTP-25, the government wants India to position itself as one of the top 10 hubs for telecom tech like AI, IoT, 6G, and quantum communications.

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CRISIL Upgrades Bharti Airtel and Bharti Telecom Ratings on Strong Financials and Market Share

Telecom Talk

Crisil Ratings has upgraded its long-term credit ratings for Bharti Airtel and its holding company, Bharti Telecom, citing sustained improvements in their financial and business risk profiles. The move reflects the telecom group’s strengthening position in the Indian telecom sector and its operational performance.