Vi’s AGR Fees Reduced, Bharti Airtel Seeks Reassessment
Vi's AGR dues cut by 27%, easing cash flow and opening fundraising. Bharti Airtel may seek reassessment. Government converted dues into equity, increasing its stake in Vi.
India Explores Spectrum for Vehicle Communication (V2X)
India's TRAI is developing spectrum regulations for V2X technology, enabling cars to exchange real-time data. This aims to improve road safety by addressing human error, a major cause of accidents.
Iran Internet Blackout: Economic Hemorrhage & People’s Power
Iran's internet shutdown costs $35M daily, crippling businesses. US strategy leverages this, aiming to reconnect Iranians via Starlink/VPNs. Citizen reporting and social media expose regime's vulnerability to its own people, feared more than foreign adversaries.
Telecom Industry Calls for Lower Spectrum Costs Amidst 5G Investment Woes
Telecom industry body COAI urges the government to lower spectrum auction prices, citing significant 5G infrastructure investments with no ROI. They call for revised models as 6G approaches.