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𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨 𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐬 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 The Minister of State for Communications and Rural Development Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar hosted a breakfast meeting with tech leaders at the sidelines of ITU-WTSA24 and IMC 24 in New Delhi. CTOs and industry leaders from prominent telecom companies and start-ups, including C-DoT, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vi, Ericsson, Qualcomm, STL, Altera, Edge-Core, Astrome, and Easiofy, attended the meeting. Dr. Pemmasani spoke about the Telecom Technology Development Fund to promote indigenous design, development, prototyping, and commercialization of advanced telecom technologies. With an annual budget of $60 million, the fund supports projects in 5G, 6G, IoT, and one M2M. It has funded multiple initiatives, including 100 5G labs nationwide. He urged the leaders to focus on bringing next-gen technologies—like edge computing and quantum communications—from the ‘lab to life’. “This is our opportunity to lead the rollout of 6G and create partnerships that will unlock new business models for Industry 4.0 and Smart Cities” he said. For complete news: https://lnkd.in/gsa74ycT #meeting #leaders #development #telecom #technologies #communications

𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐈 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐧 ‘𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫’ A symposium on 'Emerging Trends and Technologies in the Broadcasting Sector' was held on October 17 on the sidelines of the India Mobile Congress (IMC-2024). The symposium explored emerging technologies’ transformative potential and practical applications within the broadcasting industry, focusing on immersive technologies, D2M and 5G broadcasting and digital radio. More than 100 national and international participants, including key stakeholders from the broadcasting industry, technology giants, device manufacturers, and government, gathered to engage in insightful discussions and explore the future of broadcasting in the digital age. These discussions are expected to play a key role in transforming future policies for the broadcasting sector in India, ensuring the development of an inclusive and innovative broadcasting ecosystem. For detailed feature, https://lnkd.in/geMDCqwM #symposium #broadcasting #industry #technology #emerging #innovative

𝐒𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐕𝐢 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐎𝐋 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟓𝐆 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭   Vodafone Idea has ordered 5G network equipment from its new partner, Samsung. The deployment will occur in six to seven telecom circles. Vi plans to set up 75,000 5G sites in 3 years. These areas currently have equipment from Huawei and ZTE.   Nokia and Ericsson's equipment will boost the telco’s 4G capabilities and raise the 4G population coverage to 90 percent in the next 12 months from the current 77 percent.   The company would prioritize replacing Chinese equipment that has reached the end of its operational life. As long as the equipment works, it will remain in the network. #telecom #equipment #operational #5g #network    

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒-𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 The 8th Edition of Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024, the largest telecom, media and technology forum in Asia, jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), entered in 2nd day showcasing futuristic technologies, integration of AI in across sectors and India's digital and telecommunication potential with a range of emerging innovations. Inaugurated by Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India Mobile Congress 2024 is happening concurrently with ITU-WTSA, with participation from over 120 countries. The second day of IMC 2024 began with a breakfast meeting of Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Hon’ble Minister of Communications and Development of Northeastern Region, with prominent CEOs from leading global companies on the theme ‘Leading in the Moment: The Future is Now’. For complete news: https://lnkd.in/gN3GPTWg #organized #sectors #innovations #technology #Inaugurated

𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐭, 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐉𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐯𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 Reliance Jio may pursue legal action as a last resort against the government’s plans to directly allocate satellite spectrum to companies instead of conducting an auction. The telco has communicated with the government and is currently awaiting a response. On September 27, TRAI released a consultation paper proposing the administrative allocation of satellite broadband spectrum. Starlink, Amazon’s Kuiper, and OneWeb-Eutelsat support the proposal. #spectrum #government #satellite #telco #proposal

𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐌𝐂𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐫 Auction versus administered allocation of satellite spectrum came into the spotlight at the inaugural session of the India Mobile Congress. Bharti Enterprises Chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal excited industry watchers when he referred to a a level playing field between traditional telcos and satellite communication providers. “The same conditions must bind satellite companies; they need to buy the spectrum just like the telcos”, Mittal said. #inaugural #industry #satellite #spectrum #communication #telcos

𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐦 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦, 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has rejected service providers' demand to auction satcom spectrum but made it clear that radiowaves will come with a cost even if assigned without auction for satellite-based communications services.   At the India Mobile Congress, Scindia noted that the Telecom Act 2023, passed in December, stipulates that satellite communication spectrum will be allocated administratively as outlined in Schedule 1. He clarified that this does not imply that the spectrum is free of charge. Instead, the cost and its formula will be determined by TRAI, not by individual stakeholders. #communications #allocated #services #auction #spectrum #satellite

𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐬𝐲𝐧𝐜 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐌’𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭 𝟔𝐆 Broadband India Forum has sent a dissent note on the final report on the spectrum roadmap for 6G issued by the chair of the drafting group on October 13. BIF suggested that the 6GHz band (5925-7125 MHz) should be allocated for WLAN applications, aligning with global best practices and ensuring affordable, high-quality broadband access for underserved communities. BIF emphasized that DoT had previously constituted a National Committee comprising various stakeholders to assess the spectrum requirements and explore the possibility of license-exempt usage of the lower 6GHz band (5925-6425 MHz). The committee’s report recognized the growing global trend toward delicensing the 6GHz band for Wi-Fi services, with 84 countries already adopting this approach. #spectrum #broadband #stakeholders #roadmap #services

𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐆𝐒𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒, 𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐓𝐒𝐀 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 The Fifth Global Standards Symposium (GSS-24) was inaugurated by Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, at the Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi on October 14, 2024, marking a historic event for the Asia-Pacific region. This landmark symposium, organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), brought together about 1500 leading policymakers and experts, including global ministers from across the globe, to discuss the future of digital transformation and the critical role of international standards in enabling the next wave of emerging technologies. GSS 24 sets the agenda for the WTSA 2024, which is being hosted for the first time in India and a first for all of the Asia-Pacific. Speaking at the inaugural session, Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said, “Innovation will thrive not in isolation but in harmony.” The Union Minister also spoke about India’s success with new technology as it rolled out 5G across 36 states and union territories within just 22 months, covering 98 percent of all the districts and its Global Stack - Unified Payment Interface, Aadhar card system, and the Digi Locker which stores about 6.75 billion documents serving 300 million users. The minister added that the rollout of 5G is expected to inject 450 billion dollars into the economy by 2040. For complete news: https://lnkd.in/gidTuwGx #inaugurate #global #ministers #technology #international #digital

𝐈𝐌𝐂 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟏 IMC Show Daily Day 1: https://lnkd.in/gQefEeTc