Day: May 30, 2025
DTH Sector Under Pressure as Government Seeks ₹16,000 Crore in License Fee Dues
The Indian government has served demand notices worth ₹16,000 crore to four major private DTH operators for unpaid license fees—a sum that exceeds their total annual revenue. The dues include ₹6,735 crore from Dish TV (including interest), ₹3,628 crore from Tata Play (with ₹1,401.66 crore in interest), and ₹1,051.84 crore from Sun Direct (excluding interest). […]
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Delicensing of 6 GHz Band to Accelerate Wi-Fi 6E and 7 Rollout in India: Scindia
Union Telecom Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced on May 27 that the Central government’s decision to delicense the lower 6 GHz spectrum band (5925 MHz to 6425 MHz) will act as a major catalyst for innovation and digital connectivity across India. The move paves the way for deploying next-generation Wi-Fi technologies such as Wi-Fi 6E and […]
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Jio AirFiber Drives Digital Transformation Across Punjab
Reliance Jio claims its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service, JioAirFiber 5G internet, is spearheading the digital revolution in Punjab by enhancing connectivity in both urban centers and remote rural areas. Citing data from Statista, Jio noted that India’s internet penetration rose to over 52% in 2024, up from just 14% in 2014. The telecom giant […]
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Airtel Unveils All-in-One OTT Entertainment Packs for Prepaid Customers
Bharti Airtel has introduced new All-in-One entertainment packs for its prepaid customers, offering access to over 25 leading over-the-top (OTT) platforms. With this launch, Airtel becomes the only telecom operator in India to provide such a wide-ranging digital entertainment experience under a single plan, as highlighted in the company’s announcement. The plans begin at a […]
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