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High 5G spectrum prices may push players up against the wall: COAI DG

The spectrum auctions are slated to be conducted in 2022, to facilitate the rollout of 5G mobile services within 2022-23, by private telecom providers.

Govt mulls dropping pre-call announcements on phones after 2 yrs of Covid

Sources DoT has written to Union Health Ministry requesting it to drop these pre-call announcements and caller tunes

COAI, GSMA sign pact to advance mobile telecommunications in India

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed in Barcelona by COAI Director-General S P Kochhar and GSMA Head (Asia-Pacific) Julian Gorman

COAI allays signal blockage fears, says 5G and aviation can safely co-exist

In US, some 50 airports will have temporary buffer zones to ban 5G; step undertaken after representation by industry bodies seeking solutions to prioritise safety and avoid air traffic disruption

Fully support idea of deploying 5G 'small cells' on electric poles: COAI

The association noted that a key driver of effective 5G implementation is deployment of small cells

COAI asks government to reduce 5G spectrum base price by more than half

In the first auction of radio airwaves in five years in March 2021, the government offered 2,308.80 MHz of spectrum in seven bands

Spectrum reforms, future allocation norms will ease burden on telcos: COAI

COAI said spectrum reforms notified by government including removal of financial bank guarantee requirements, and scrapping of SUC for future auctions would ease financial burden on operators

Telecom package to provide some relief to stressed sector: COAI

Telecom industry body COAI lauded telecom relief package approved by the Cabinet, which will be implemented prospectively and provide a breather to the sector that is reeling under heavy stress.

Trai's suggestion to waive RoW charges to reduce network rollout cost: COAI

Telecom regulator Trai's recommendation to waive right of way charges for the next five years will significantly reduce the overall cost of network rollout for companies, industry body COAI said

COAI says telecom among most heavily taxed sectors, seeks relief from govt

Industry body COAI has urged the government for financial reforms in the telecom sector, making a strong pitch for cuts in levies, doubling the tenure of auctioned radio wave holdings

Fixing floor prices critical amid financial stress in telecom: COAI

The association said floor prices need to be fixed for data only for an interim period, say two years, and that voice calls and tariffs can be excluded from this.

COAI warns mobile users against fraud messages, calls relating to KYC

COAI cautioned that mischievous elements are sending fake messages and calling people, threatening to block SIM cards.

COAI urges govt to remove fake messages on social media linking Covid to 5G

Telecom industry body COAI has approached the information technology ministry for the removal of fake and misleading messages from social media platforms

Telecom sector concerns remain unaddressed: Industry body on Budget

Telecom industry body COAI on Monday expressed disappointment over budget proposals

Telcos miffed about new communication security certification rules

Say new security testing norms for mobiles, telecom equipment will increase costs

Top headlines: UK flight ban may continue; telecom lobby slams 'sabotage'

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Sabotaging telecom infra as form of protest strongly condemned: COAI

This comes after over 1,500 mobile towers were targeted during farmers' stir in Punjab

COAI says telecom industry financially stressed; seeks govt support

The telecom industry, which facilitated wide-spread digital adoption during the pandemic, continues to be financially stressed

Top headlines: Charge sheet filed against Kochhars; farm protest widen

From ED filing charge sheet against Kochhars to rush for premium appliances fires up festival shopping, here are top headlines this morning

Telecom a force-multiplier for all sectors, is an essential service: COAI

Telecom sector with transformational powers is set to be a force-multiplier for other sectors, and the government needs to view it as an essential service and enabler for industries, COAI said