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Telecom Infrastructure Sharing: The current scenario could change with Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) recommending creating a separate category under the unified license for Digital Connectivity Infrastructure Provider (DCIP) authorisation. "...the proposed DCIP authorisation holder may create both active and passive digital connectivity infrastructure and share it with other TSPs and has to pay no license fee to the government," Trai said in its recommendations last mont...

India must prioritise telecom infrastructure and data access investment to unlock AI potential: EY Report

The apex court has waived off the interest levy on tax arising from its October 2023 ruling that said annual licence fees paid by telcos would be treated as capital expenditure, which are not tax deductible.

SOS call answered, now telecom sector to ring in 5G in 2022 : Rashtra News #SOS #call #answered #telecom #sector #ring The sector that provides direct and indirect employment to millions is projected to see Rs 1.3 lakh crore to Rs 2.3 lakh crore of investments in the coming years in creating robust infrastructure and

Data from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), showed the telecom sector has received more than $1 billion in FDI every year since 2007-08, with spurts in 2008-09, 2009-10 and 2016-17, 2017-18. In the two fiscal years of 2016-17 and 2017-18 combined, a total FDI of $11.7 billion came to India.

Indias telecom sector anticipates a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the next two years following recent policy changes. The opening of satellite communications and the introduction of the Telecommunications Act are expected to attract investment and enhance sectoral appeal. Despite a recent FDI decline due to domestic funding availability and sporadic investments, experts foresee increased FDI inflows with these regulatory reforms, signaling potential growth opportunities for the i...

The government is expected to achieve its revenue target of ₹1.2 lakh crore from the telecom sector in the next financial year, even without a major spectrum auction. The increasing financial health of the telecom sector, resulting in higher licence fees and spectrum charges, along with significant payments from state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) for its 5G spectrum, is anticipated to contribute to the revenue goal. While a spectrum auction is planned, the response is predicted to be subdue...

Pk Jain: He added all the departments have agreed to develop a single-window mechanism, an initiative which is being led by IN-SPACe. “We now already have got one task force. The idea is that some of the procedures as a part of the internal SOP of the individual department, which is of a repetitive nature, we will isolate and identify those things, and those things can be done only once, maybe at the front end.”

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Airtel has a premium branding and pricing strategy, which is vital for acquiring and retaining high-value customers as well as sustaining its 12% edge in average revenue per user over its bigger rival, Reliance Jio.