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Bharti Airtel's Rahul Vatts named COAI Chairperson for 2026-27

Rahul Vatts of Bharti Airtel will lead COAI as Chairperson for 2026-27. Ravi Gandhi of Reliance Jio will be Vice-Chairperson. The announcement came after COAI's Annual General Body Meeting. The telecom industry body reviewed sector developments and discussed future priorities. This leadership change marks a new phase for strengthening India's…

The Economic Times

India Considers Forcing Always-On GPS for iPhones, But Apple Fights Back

India may require iPhones to keep GPS always active, but privacy concerns only appear as Apple pushes back against the proposed government mandate.

International Business Times

TRAI nod notwithstanding, Cabinet approves spectrum for Railways

The Union Cabinet approves Indian Railways' request for free wireless spectrum to enhance passenger safety and data transfer capacity.

The Hindu

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Telcos seek clear norms for captive private networks

Hold them to standards set for existing companies, says industry body

The Hindu

5G captive networks: Telcos threaten boycott over nod to Big Tech

NEW DELHI: Even before the bids are called, 5G auctions are fast turning out to be a turf battle between the well-heeled telecom operators such as Reliance Jio, Airtel and Vodafone Idea and the new-age Big Tech such as Google, Amazon, TCS and Cisco as the two sides fight over…

The Times of India

Telcos cry 'disappointment' at Trai's spectrum recommendations; say reserve prices 'too high'

NEW DELHI: A day after regulator Trai gave recommendations for a mega spectrum auction with a near 40% price cut across some frequencies to spur 5G telephony, the mobile operators refused to show enthusiasm with the proposals, saying they were “disappointed” by the measures and complaining that the reserve prices…

The Times of India

Spectrum prices recommended are rational, based on scientific calculation: Trai chief

NEW DELHI: Amid the industry's concerns over less-than-expected price cuts, Trai chairman PD Vaghela on Tuesday asserted that the regulator's recommendations of a 39 per cent drop in spectrum prices are rational, attractive and backed by "scientific calculations".

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Parliament panel expresses concern on high spectrum price, delay in 5G rollout

NEW DELHI: Expressing concern over high spectrum price, a Parliamentary Panel on Wednesday asked the government to pay due attention to the issues raised by telecom operators and take steps for early rollout of the 5G services.

The Times of India

Chandigarh power outage: Telcos using alternate sources to power sites, exchanges

NEW DELHI: Mobile operators' association COAI on Wednesday said that the power outage in parts of Chandigarh has impacted telecom towers and disrupted mobile network connectivity in certain areas, and telcos are talking all measures to power their sites and exchanges by using alternate sources.

The Times of India

Chandigarh power outage | Telcos using alternate sources to power sites, exchanges

Due to the strike by the union of employees in the Electricity Department of Chandigarh, there have been instances of power outages in some parts of the city: COAI

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