New rules build on previous efforts to facilitate telecoms network deployments, although industry remains frustrated by a lack of regulation on content and application providers
India to reserve spectrum for private 5G networks
Operators warn this decision will reduce their incentives to invest by undermining a potential future revenue source
India diverges from Europe on spectrum for private 5G networks
The Government has favoured giving mobile operators control, only time will tell if it facilitates the growth of private networks
Regulatory uncertainty in India results in Jio charging for some voice calls
As a result of uncertainty around regulatory policy changes for interconnect charges, Jio says it is compelled to recover mobile termination charges for non-Jio mobile voice calls.
Indian regulator opens consultation on regulating OTTs
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India has published a consultation paper for a “Regulatory Framework for Over-The-Top (OTT) Communication Services”.
