The telecom production linked incentive (PLI) qualified company claims to have become the first firm in India to launch WiFi routers and GPON ONTs (broadband modems for high capacity optical fibre network) made from recycled and biodegradable materials under its new initiative 'Ecoverse'.
At the Philippines Open RAN Laboratory, Viavi will mirror the reference architecture from VALOR and incorporate components from multiple hardware and software vendors, including Fujitsu and SOLiD.
In August, Bharti Airtel announced it will hold over 50 per cent stake in Indus Towers after completion of the ongoing Rs 2,640-crore share buyback scheme of the telecom infrastructure firm.
The Brookfield-led consortium’s tower portfolio in India is also the largest platform globally ex-China. “With this acquisition, the Brookfield-led consortium reinforces its commitment to connecting India with an expanded portfolio of 2,57,000 telecom sites,” Brookfield said in an official statement Thursday.
The March 2024 quarter ARPUs for the incumbent telecom operators varied between a low Rs 146 for Vodafone Idea and Rs 209 at the top end for Bharti Airtel. This means the current ARPUs are far from the required level and necessitate concerted efforts from telcos to improve return on investment.
"In the dynamic landscape of India's telecom sector, resilience and sustainability are not just buzzwords; they are the cornerstones of a brighter, greener future. Embracing innovative strategies and forging meaningful partnerships, the industry can pave the way for a more sustainable tomorrow, where connectivity thrives harmoniously with the environment."
The government may start with state-run firms like Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. (BSNL) for mapping the telecom infra, followed by private operators. “We have to ensure that the data is safe and not misused, for which proper safeguards will be announced in due course of time,” the official said.
At the same time, the battery engineering lab with the development of Battery Management System (BMS) ensures safe and reliable battery performance in diverse applications.
"While 5G might present new opportunities for growth for IP1s, the industry needs to evolve and look beyond the regular business to tap new avenues of growth."
For the implementation of this policy, the Urban Development department of Delhi has been named as the nodal department and it shall provide clarification and/or instructions from time to time to overcome the difficulties in the implementation and/or upgradation of the above policy.
The two-week extension to a previous deadline of Sept. 30 was unanimously approved by board members who attended Wednesday's board meeting, the company said in a statement.
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