Telecom: India’s call drop moment
Once the poster child of India’s growing economic clout, Indian telecom is in the doldrums. A rapid technological shift, competition, and legal wrangles have roiled the sector. What happens now?
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Funding 5G infrastructure in times of stress
With most telecom operators refusing to participate in the forthcoming 5G auctions, financing of its infrastructure would call for innovative investment solutions.
DTH industry: Requiem or rebirth?
To avoid becoming a nostalgic footnote in the ever-changing media and entertainment saga, direct-to-home players are seeking new relevance in the age of digital and personal content consumption.
Telecom losses: India’s digital advantage at stake
High indebtedness and new liabilities will give little leeway for telecom companies to spend on tower fiberisation, an important step to 5G implementation.
Aadhaar and privacy pains
TRAI chief R.S. Sharma’s Aadhaar dare has triggered fresh discussions on data privacy and the unique identification number.
The face of the telecom muddle
Is J.S. Sarma, ex-chairman of TRAI, a misunderstood messiah, or has he just messed things up for the industry?
