India's 6 GHz band delicensing delay impacts WiFi 6E/7 adoption, hindering faster internet speeds and tech advancements. DoT committee formed to address interference concerns. Spectrum allocation stalled.
Telcos Vi and Airtel challenge DoT's additional AGR dues demands post-SC order. Dispute centers on reassessment concerns and accounting completion. AGR dues and telecom firms are key.
Vodafone Idea challenges DoT's additional Rs 9,450 crore AGR dues demand, citing Supreme Court rulings. Vi highlights discrepancies and potential double-counting in DoT's calculations until FY17.
DoT introduces telecom authorization for simpler compliance. Telcos can choose this over existing licenses. Government might alter terms. Trai suggests combined authorization. Stakeholders to comment on draft policies.
DoT reviews Make-in-India policy for telecom, potentially adding more items under PLI scheme. Focus on local content (LC) requirements and addressing ecosystem challenges.
DoT re-evaluates public purchase policy, boosting Make-in-India by integrating more items and addressing local sourcing challenges. Stakeholders invited to comment on LC requirements and computation.
In addition, firms can share the reports with the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS), a unit under the DoT, instead of test labs if companies fear leakage.
