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It has been two months since the government has taken equity in Vodafone Idea<\/a> (Vi). Can you share an update on the company’s investment plans?<\/strong>
Vi is in discussions with financial institutions and investors, and we expect them to revert soon.
What is the focus area for the Department of Telecommunications<\/a> (DoT) this year?
<\/strong>
This year, we will be looking at ensuring rollout of services under the 4G saturation project across uncovered villages, acceleration of 5G rollout across India and third is completion of Bharatnet project connecting 2.2 lakh gram panchayats. So far, OFC links in 1.9 lakh gram panchayats have been commissioned, the balance 30,000 GPs are to be done in the next six months. The Bharatnet project to connect rest of the GPs and all villages (totalling to 6lakhs) with optic fibre is likely to be completed by 2025. A pilot project to rollout fiber to the home (FTTH) connections to rural households was commenced in October 22 and we have so far connected 2.5 lakh households. Data consumed per home at 160 GB per month is amazing and points to huge pent-up demand.
Two private telcos –Reliance Jio<\/a> and Bharti Airtel<\/a> - are currently rolling out 5G networks. Is the government satisfied at the progress?<\/strong>
It's (rollout) growing at a very rapid pace. The fact<\/a> that within a period of six months, telecom service providers (TSPs) have been able to cover over 570 districts with 1.4 lakh 5G base stations is heartening. This is despite challenges such as chip shortages. We believe that by early next year, we will have a pervasive rollout across the country.
There have been concerns around quality of service (QoS) with rising call drops etc. What is DoT doing to improve the situation?
<\/strong>
The QoS regulations are being updated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India<\/a> (Trai), which has held meetings with telecom operators on the issue. DoT is also working with TSPs (telecom service providers) on issues such as fiberisation of towers.
What is the update on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.’s (BSNL<\/a>) 4G tender?
<\/strong>
It is in final stage of evaluation. We expect a decision by the end of April.
There is so much focus on semiconductor manufacturing in India. How come telecom sector benefit from it?
<\/strong>
India has tremendous strength in fabless design of chipsets. For instance, we have a startup called Signalchip, which has already come out with a 5G chipset, based on which they have built a 5G radio as well. The question is that when they will be able to achieve scale and get some original equipment manufacturers or TSPs to adopt their chips and make products out of them. So, this is what we are working with them. Fabrication facilities will come up in some time from now, catalysed by the semiconductor policy<\/a>. BSNL<\/a> is now carrying out four proofs of concept (PoCs) with USOF funding, including a 5G radio being built with Signalchip.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>#ET5GCongress: 5G presents opportunity to transform governance in India: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>ITU’s new India office will foster collaborative partnerships among participating countries: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is the update on telecom bill?
<\/strong>
The second draft is the final stages of consideration. We have received over 900 inputs from all stakeholders including Trai, broadcasting ministry, and other ministries. The inputs from all the stakeholders have been considered in the revised draft. The Minister for Communications has already made known the intent to table the bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
When can we expect the next spectrum auctions? This fiscal year?
<\/strong>
We are now looking at spectrum bands that remain unsold and examining a reference to Trai. We believe that a substantial chunk of spectrum should be offered in auction and at this point of time, we'll have to identify additional spectrum bands, which can be unlocked for mobile communications. We will take a call on the spectrum auction reference in a few months.
A 6G mission has been announced recently. What could be the 6G roadmap for India?
<\/strong>
In the last several years, India has ramped up participation in international standards making bodies like ITU, 3GPP, IEEE, etc. We want to deepen this engagement by Indian startups, telecom equipment manufacturers and academic and research institutions. We also want MNCs to invest more and expand their R&D facilities in India. The 6G mission is precisely for that as standards making exercise is going on. Next year, the 6G standard framework may be finalised. So, we want to ensure that our research ecosystem, our industrial ecosystem, come together and make significant contributions to the standards.
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- 4分钟阅读
5 g在印度推出是发生在一个非常快速:电信部长
(推出)增长速度非常迅速。在一段时间的6个月内,电信服务提供商(tsp)已经能够覆盖570个区和140000 5 g基站是振奋人心的。尽管挑战,如芯片短缺。我们认为,到明年初,我们将在全国普遍推广,K电信部长拉贾说。< / p >
第六版的电信部部长K拉ETTelecom国会5 g - 2023。乐动娱乐招聘
印度是发售,最快的一个见证5克世界上报道的570个区中只有六个月。对ET的Kiran Rathee电信部长K拉预计“无处不在”在全国推出明年初。除了5克达到4 g网络,政府希望确保覆盖所有发现的村庄。编辑摘录:
已经两个月以来,政府已采取股权沃达丰的想法(Vi)。你能分享一个更新在公司的投资计划?
六世在与金融机构和投资者的讨论中,我们期望他们很快恢复。
重点区域是什么电信部今年(点)?
今年,我们将关注确保推出4 g饱和度下的服务项目在发现村庄,加速5 g在印度推出第三是连接2.2十万的克panchayats Bharatnet完成项目。迄今为止,离岸金融中心链接在1.9十万的克panchayats委托,30000年GPs的平衡将在未来六个月完成。Bharatnet项目连接GPs和其他所有村庄与光纤(共计6卢比)可能会在2025年完成。试点推广光纤到户(FTTH)连接到农村家庭开始在10月22日,我们到目前为止连接2.5十万的家庭。消费每家里每月160 GB的数据是惊人的和巨大的潜在需求。
两个私人电信公司的依赖Jio和Bharti附近的旅馆——目前推出5 g网络。是政府满意的进展吗?
(推出)增长速度非常迅速。的事实在一段时间的6个月,电信服务提供商(tsp)已经能够覆盖570个区1.4十万的5 g基站是振奋人心的。尽管挑战,如芯片短缺。我们认为,到明年初,我们将在全国普遍推广。
有担忧的服务质量(QoS)叫上升下降等。点如何改善这种情况?
QoS规定被更新印度电信管理部门(火车),在这个问题上与电信运营商进行了会谈。点还在与茶匙(电信服务提供商)等问题上fiberisation塔。
有什么更新Bharat Sanchar Nigam说Ltd .) (BSNL)4 g温柔?
在最后阶段的评估。我们预计4月底的决定。
有这么多集中在半导体制造在印度。为什么电信行业从中受益?
印度有着巨大的力量在制程芯片的设计。例如,我们有一个叫做Signalchip启动,已推出5 g芯片组,他们已经建立了一个基于5 g广播。问题是,当他们能够实现规模和得到一些原始设备制造商或茶匙采取他们的芯片和制造产品。所以,这就是我们与他们合作。生产设备将会在一段时间以后,催化了半导体政策。BSNL现在执行四个概念证明(poc) USOF资金,包括与Signalchip 5 g广播正在建造。
更新电信账单上是什么?
第二稿的最后阶段考虑。我们已经收到超过900个输入等所有利益相关者的火车,广播,和其他部门。输入的所有利益相关者都被认为是修改后的草案。通讯部长已经知道意图表议会的法案在季风会话。
我们预计什么时候可以下一个频谱拍卖吗?本财政年度?
我们现在看谱的乐队仍未售出,检查对火车的引用。我们相信很大一部分应该提供频谱拍卖,在这一点上,我们必须确定额外的谱带,这对移动通信可以解锁。我们将呼吁在几个月内频谱拍卖参考。
6克任务最近宣布。印度6克路线图可能是什么?
在过去的几年中,印度加大参与国际标准制定机构像电联,3 gpp, IEEE,等等。我们要深化这个订婚,印度的创业公司,电信设备制造商和学术和研究机构。我们也希望跨国公司增加投资和扩大研发设施在印度。的6克的使命正是作为标准进行练习。明年,6 g标准框架可能敲定。所以,我们希望确保我们的研究生态系统,我们的工业生态系统,走到一起,做出重大贡献的标准。
Department of Telecommunications Secretary K Rajaraman at the sixth-edition of ETTelecom 5G Congress - 2023. <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>India is witnessing one of the fastest rollouts of 5G<\/a> in the world with coverage of 570 districts in just six months. Speaking to ET’s Kiran Rathee, telecom secretary K Rajaraman<\/a> expects a “pervasive” rollout across the country by early next year. Apart from 5G<\/a>, the government wants to ensure 4G coverage reaches all uncovered villages as well. Edited excerpts:
It has been two months since the government has taken equity in Vodafone Idea<\/a> (Vi). Can you share an update on the company’s investment plans?<\/strong>
Vi is in discussions with financial institutions and investors, and we expect them to revert soon.
What is the focus area for the Department of Telecommunications<\/a> (DoT) this year?
<\/strong>
This year, we will be looking at ensuring rollout of services under the 4G saturation project across uncovered villages, acceleration of 5G rollout across India and third is completion of Bharatnet project connecting 2.2 lakh gram panchayats. So far, OFC links in 1.9 lakh gram panchayats have been commissioned, the balance 30,000 GPs are to be done in the next six months. The Bharatnet project to connect rest of the GPs and all villages (totalling to 6lakhs) with optic fibre is likely to be completed by 2025. A pilot project to rollout fiber to the home (FTTH) connections to rural households was commenced in October 22 and we have so far connected 2.5 lakh households. Data consumed per home at 160 GB per month is amazing and points to huge pent-up demand.
Two private telcos –Reliance Jio<\/a> and Bharti Airtel<\/a> - are currently rolling out 5G networks. Is the government satisfied at the progress?<\/strong>
It's (rollout) growing at a very rapid pace. The fact<\/a> that within a period of six months, telecom service providers (TSPs) have been able to cover over 570 districts with 1.4 lakh 5G base stations is heartening. This is despite challenges such as chip shortages. We believe that by early next year, we will have a pervasive rollout across the country.
There have been concerns around quality of service (QoS) with rising call drops etc. What is DoT doing to improve the situation?
<\/strong>
The QoS regulations are being updated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India<\/a> (Trai), which has held meetings with telecom operators on the issue. DoT is also working with TSPs (telecom service providers) on issues such as fiberisation of towers.
What is the update on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.’s (BSNL<\/a>) 4G tender?
<\/strong>
It is in final stage of evaluation. We expect a decision by the end of April.
There is so much focus on semiconductor manufacturing in India. How come telecom sector benefit from it?
<\/strong>
India has tremendous strength in fabless design of chipsets. For instance, we have a startup called Signalchip, which has already come out with a 5G chipset, based on which they have built a 5G radio as well. The question is that when they will be able to achieve scale and get some original equipment manufacturers or TSPs to adopt their chips and make products out of them. So, this is what we are working with them. Fabrication facilities will come up in some time from now, catalysed by the semiconductor policy<\/a>. BSNL<\/a> is now carrying out four proofs of concept (PoCs) with USOF funding, including a 5G radio being built with Signalchip.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>#ET5GCongress: 5G presents opportunity to transform governance in India: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>ITU’s new India office will foster collaborative partnerships among participating countries: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is the update on telecom bill?
<\/strong>
The second draft is the final stages of consideration. We have received over 900 inputs from all stakeholders including Trai, broadcasting ministry, and other ministries. The inputs from all the stakeholders have been considered in the revised draft. The Minister for Communications has already made known the intent to table the bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
When can we expect the next spectrum auctions? This fiscal year?
<\/strong>
We are now looking at spectrum bands that remain unsold and examining a reference to Trai. We believe that a substantial chunk of spectrum should be offered in auction and at this point of time, we'll have to identify additional spectrum bands, which can be unlocked for mobile communications. We will take a call on the spectrum auction reference in a few months.
A 6G mission has been announced recently. What could be the 6G roadmap for India?
<\/strong>
In the last several years, India has ramped up participation in international standards making bodies like ITU, 3GPP, IEEE, etc. We want to deepen this engagement by Indian startups, telecom equipment manufacturers and academic and research institutions. We also want MNCs to invest more and expand their R&D facilities in India. The 6G mission is precisely for that as standards making exercise is going on. Next year, the 6G standard framework may be finalised. So, we want to ensure that our research ecosystem, our industrial ecosystem, come together and make significant contributions to the standards.
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<\/a><\/figure>#ET5GCongress: 5G presents opportunity to transform governance in India: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>ITU’s new India office will foster collaborative partnerships among participating countries: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is the update on telecom bill?
<\/strong>
The second draft is the final stages of consideration. We have received over 900 inputs from all stakeholders including Trai, broadcasting ministry, and other ministries. The inputs from all the stakeholders have been considered in the revised draft. The Minister for Communications has already made known the intent to table the bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
When can we expect the next spectrum auctions? This fiscal year?
<\/strong>
We are now looking at spectrum bands that remain unsold and examining a reference to Trai. We believe that a substantial chunk of spectrum should be offered in auction and at this point of time, we'll have to identify additional spectrum bands, which can be unlocked for mobile communications. We will take a call on the spectrum auction reference in a few months.
A 6G mission has been announced recently. What could be the 6G roadmap for India?
<\/strong>
In the last several years, India has ramped up participation in international standards making bodies like ITU, 3GPP, IEEE, etc. We want to deepen this engagement by Indian startups, telecom equipment manufacturers and academic and research institutions. We also want MNCs to invest more and expand their R&D facilities in India. The 6G mission is precisely for that as standards making exercise is going on. Next year, the 6G standard framework may be finalised. So, we want to ensure that our research ecosystem, our industrial ecosystem, come together and make significant contributions to the standards.
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- 政策
- 4分钟阅读
5 g在印度推出是发生在一个非常快速:电信部长
(推出)增长速度非常迅速。在一段时间的6个月内,电信服务提供商(tsp)已经能够覆盖570个区和140000 5 g基站是振奋人心的。尽管挑战,如芯片短缺。我们认为,到明年初,我们将在全国普遍推广,K电信部长拉贾说。< / p >
第六版的电信部部长K拉ETTelecom国会5 g - 2023。乐动娱乐招聘
印度是发售,最快的一个见证5克世界上报道的570个区中只有六个月。对ET的Kiran Rathee电信部长K拉预计“无处不在”在全国推出明年初。除了5克达到4 g网络,政府希望确保覆盖所有发现的村庄。编辑摘录:
已经两个月以来,政府已采取股权沃达丰的想法(Vi)。你能分享一个更新在公司的投资计划?
六世在与金融机构和投资者的讨论中,我们期望他们很快恢复。
重点区域是什么电信部今年(点)?
今年,我们将关注确保推出4 g饱和度下的服务项目在发现村庄,加速5 g在印度推出第三是连接2.2十万的克panchayats Bharatnet完成项目。迄今为止,离岸金融中心链接在1.9十万的克panchayats委托,30000年GPs的平衡将在未来六个月完成。Bharatnet项目连接GPs和其他所有村庄与光纤(共计6卢比)可能会在2025年完成。试点推广光纤到户(FTTH)连接到农村家庭开始在10月22日,我们到目前为止连接2.5十万的家庭。消费每家里每月160 GB的数据是惊人的和巨大的潜在需求。
两个私人电信公司的依赖Jio和Bharti附近的旅馆——目前推出5 g网络。是政府满意的进展吗?
(推出)增长速度非常迅速。的事实在一段时间的6个月,电信服务提供商(tsp)已经能够覆盖570个区1.4十万的5 g基站是振奋人心的。尽管挑战,如芯片短缺。我们认为,到明年初,我们将在全国普遍推广。
有担忧的服务质量(QoS)叫上升下降等。点如何改善这种情况?
QoS规定被更新印度电信管理部门(火车),在这个问题上与电信运营商进行了会谈。点还在与茶匙(电信服务提供商)等问题上fiberisation塔。
有什么更新Bharat Sanchar Nigam说Ltd .) (BSNL)4 g温柔?
在最后阶段的评估。我们预计4月底的决定。
有这么多集中在半导体制造在印度。为什么电信行业从中受益?
印度有着巨大的力量在制程芯片的设计。例如,我们有一个叫做Signalchip启动,已推出5 g芯片组,他们已经建立了一个基于5 g广播。问题是,当他们能够实现规模和得到一些原始设备制造商或茶匙采取他们的芯片和制造产品。所以,这就是我们与他们合作。生产设备将会在一段时间以后,催化了半导体政策。BSNL现在执行四个概念证明(poc) USOF资金,包括与Signalchip 5 g广播正在建造。
更新电信账单上是什么?
第二稿的最后阶段考虑。我们已经收到超过900个输入等所有利益相关者的火车,广播,和其他部门。输入的所有利益相关者都被认为是修改后的草案。通讯部长已经知道意图表议会的法案在季风会话。
我们预计什么时候可以下一个频谱拍卖吗?本财政年度?
我们现在看谱的乐队仍未售出,检查对火车的引用。我们相信很大一部分应该提供频谱拍卖,在这一点上,我们必须确定额外的谱带,这对移动通信可以解锁。我们将呼吁在几个月内频谱拍卖参考。
6克任务最近宣布。印度6克路线图可能是什么?
在过去的几年中,印度加大参与国际标准制定机构像电联,3 gpp, IEEE,等等。我们要深化这个订婚,印度的创业公司,电信设备制造商和学术和研究机构。我们也希望跨国公司增加投资和扩大研发设施在印度。的6克的使命正是作为标准进行练习。明年,6 g标准框架可能敲定。所以,我们希望确保我们的研究生态系统,我们的工业生态系统,走到一起,做出重大贡献的标准。
Department of Telecommunications Secretary K Rajaraman at the sixth-edition of ETTelecom 5G Congress - 2023. <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>India is witnessing one of the fastest rollouts of 5G<\/a> in the world with coverage of 570 districts in just six months. Speaking to ET’s Kiran Rathee, telecom secretary K Rajaraman<\/a> expects a “pervasive” rollout across the country by early next year. Apart from 5G<\/a>, the government wants to ensure 4G coverage reaches all uncovered villages as well. Edited excerpts:
It has been two months since the government has taken equity in Vodafone Idea<\/a> (Vi). Can you share an update on the company’s investment plans?<\/strong>
Vi is in discussions with financial institutions and investors, and we expect them to revert soon.
What is the focus area for the Department of Telecommunications<\/a> (DoT) this year?
<\/strong>
This year, we will be looking at ensuring rollout of services under the 4G saturation project across uncovered villages, acceleration of 5G rollout across India and third is completion of Bharatnet project connecting 2.2 lakh gram panchayats. So far, OFC links in 1.9 lakh gram panchayats have been commissioned, the balance 30,000 GPs are to be done in the next six months. The Bharatnet project to connect rest of the GPs and all villages (totalling to 6lakhs) with optic fibre is likely to be completed by 2025. A pilot project to rollout fiber to the home (FTTH) connections to rural households was commenced in October 22 and we have so far connected 2.5 lakh households. Data consumed per home at 160 GB per month is amazing and points to huge pent-up demand.
Two private telcos –Reliance Jio<\/a> and Bharti Airtel<\/a> - are currently rolling out 5G networks. Is the government satisfied at the progress?<\/strong>
It's (rollout) growing at a very rapid pace. The fact<\/a> that within a period of six months, telecom service providers (TSPs) have been able to cover over 570 districts with 1.4 lakh 5G base stations is heartening. This is despite challenges such as chip shortages. We believe that by early next year, we will have a pervasive rollout across the country.
There have been concerns around quality of service (QoS) with rising call drops etc. What is DoT doing to improve the situation?
<\/strong>
The QoS regulations are being updated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India<\/a> (Trai), which has held meetings with telecom operators on the issue. DoT is also working with TSPs (telecom service providers) on issues such as fiberisation of towers.
What is the update on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.’s (BSNL<\/a>) 4G tender?
<\/strong>
It is in final stage of evaluation. We expect a decision by the end of April.
There is so much focus on semiconductor manufacturing in India. How come telecom sector benefit from it?
<\/strong>
India has tremendous strength in fabless design of chipsets. For instance, we have a startup called Signalchip, which has already come out with a 5G chipset, based on which they have built a 5G radio as well. The question is that when they will be able to achieve scale and get some original equipment manufacturers or TSPs to adopt their chips and make products out of them. So, this is what we are working with them. Fabrication facilities will come up in some time from now, catalysed by the semiconductor policy<\/a>. BSNL<\/a> is now carrying out four proofs of concept (PoCs) with USOF funding, including a 5G radio being built with Signalchip.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>#ET5GCongress: 5G presents opportunity to transform governance in India: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>ITU’s new India office will foster collaborative partnerships among participating countries: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is the update on telecom bill?
<\/strong>
The second draft is the final stages of consideration. We have received over 900 inputs from all stakeholders including Trai, broadcasting ministry, and other ministries. The inputs from all the stakeholders have been considered in the revised draft. The Minister for Communications has already made known the intent to table the bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
When can we expect the next spectrum auctions? This fiscal year?
<\/strong>
We are now looking at spectrum bands that remain unsold and examining a reference to Trai. We believe that a substantial chunk of spectrum should be offered in auction and at this point of time, we'll have to identify additional spectrum bands, which can be unlocked for mobile communications. We will take a call on the spectrum auction reference in a few months.
A 6G mission has been announced recently. What could be the 6G roadmap for India?
<\/strong>
In the last several years, India has ramped up participation in international standards making bodies like ITU, 3GPP, IEEE, etc. We want to deepen this engagement by Indian startups, telecom equipment manufacturers and academic and research institutions. We also want MNCs to invest more and expand their R&D facilities in India. The 6G mission is precisely for that as standards making exercise is going on. Next year, the 6G standard framework may be finalised. So, we want to ensure that our research ecosystem, our industrial ecosystem, come together and make significant contributions to the standards.
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<\/a><\/figure>ITU’s new India office will foster collaborative partnerships among participating countries: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is the update on telecom bill?
<\/strong>
The second draft is the final stages of consideration. We have received over 900 inputs from all stakeholders including Trai, broadcasting ministry, and other ministries. The inputs from all the stakeholders have been considered in the revised draft. The Minister for Communications has already made known the intent to table the bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
When can we expect the next spectrum auctions? This fiscal year?
<\/strong>
We are now looking at spectrum bands that remain unsold and examining a reference to Trai. We believe that a substantial chunk of spectrum should be offered in auction and at this point of time, we'll have to identify additional spectrum bands, which can be unlocked for mobile communications. We will take a call on the spectrum auction reference in a few months.
A 6G mission has been announced recently. What could be the 6G roadmap for India?
<\/strong>
In the last several years, India has ramped up participation in international standards making bodies like ITU, 3GPP, IEEE, etc. We want to deepen this engagement by Indian startups, telecom equipment manufacturers and academic and research institutions. We also want MNCs to invest more and expand their R&D facilities in India. The 6G mission is precisely for that as standards making exercise is going on. Next year, the 6G standard framework may be finalised. So, we want to ensure that our research ecosystem, our industrial ecosystem, come together and make significant contributions to the standards.
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5 g在印度推出是发生在一个非常快速:电信部长
(推出)增长速度非常迅速。在一段时间的6个月内,电信服务提供商(tsp)已经能够覆盖570个区和140000 5 g基站是振奋人心的。尽管挑战,如芯片短缺。我们认为,到明年初,我们将在全国普遍推广,K电信部长拉贾说。< / p >
第六版的电信部部长K拉ETTelecom国会5 g - 2023。乐动娱乐招聘
印度是发售,最快的一个见证5克世界上报道的570个区中只有六个月。对ET的Kiran Rathee电信部长K拉预计“无处不在”在全国推出明年初。除了5克达到4 g网络,政府希望确保覆盖所有发现的村庄。编辑摘录:
已经两个月以来,政府已采取股权沃达丰的想法(Vi)。你能分享一个更新在公司的投资计划?
六世在与金融机构和投资者的讨论中,我们期望他们很快恢复。
重点区域是什么电信部今年(点)?
今年,我们将关注确保推出4 g饱和度下的服务项目在发现村庄,加速5 g在印度推出第三是连接2.2十万的克panchayats Bharatnet完成项目。迄今为止,离岸金融中心链接在1.9十万的克panchayats委托,30000年GPs的平衡将在未来六个月完成。Bharatnet项目连接GPs和其他所有村庄与光纤(共计6卢比)可能会在2025年完成。试点推广光纤到户(FTTH)连接到农村家庭开始在10月22日,我们到目前为止连接2.5十万的家庭。消费每家里每月160 GB的数据是惊人的和巨大的潜在需求。
两个私人电信公司的依赖Jio和Bharti附近的旅馆——目前推出5 g网络。是政府满意的进展吗?
(推出)增长速度非常迅速。的事实在一段时间的6个月,电信服务提供商(tsp)已经能够覆盖570个区1.4十万的5 g基站是振奋人心的。尽管挑战,如芯片短缺。我们认为,到明年初,我们将在全国普遍推广。
有担忧的服务质量(QoS)叫上升下降等。点如何改善这种情况?
QoS规定被更新印度电信管理部门(火车),在这个问题上与电信运营商进行了会谈。点还在与茶匙(电信服务提供商)等问题上fiberisation塔。
有什么更新Bharat Sanchar Nigam说Ltd .) (BSNL)4 g温柔?
在最后阶段的评估。我们预计4月底的决定。
有这么多集中在半导体制造在印度。为什么电信行业从中受益?
印度有着巨大的力量在制程芯片的设计。例如,我们有一个叫做Signalchip启动,已推出5 g芯片组,他们已经建立了一个基于5 g广播。问题是,当他们能够实现规模和得到一些原始设备制造商或茶匙采取他们的芯片和制造产品。所以,这就是我们与他们合作。生产设备将会在一段时间以后,催化了半导体政策。BSNL现在执行四个概念证明(poc) USOF资金,包括与Signalchip 5 g广播正在建造。
更新电信账单上是什么?
第二稿的最后阶段考虑。我们已经收到超过900个输入等所有利益相关者的火车,广播,和其他部门。输入的所有利益相关者都被认为是修改后的草案。通讯部长已经知道意图表议会的法案在季风会话。
我们预计什么时候可以下一个频谱拍卖吗?本财政年度?
我们现在看谱的乐队仍未售出,检查对火车的引用。我们相信很大一部分应该提供频谱拍卖,在这一点上,我们必须确定额外的谱带,这对移动通信可以解锁。我们将呼吁在几个月内频谱拍卖参考。
6克任务最近宣布。印度6克路线图可能是什么?
在过去的几年中,印度加大参与国际标准制定机构像电联,3 gpp, IEEE,等等。我们要深化这个订婚,印度的创业公司,电信设备制造商和学术和研究机构。我们也希望跨国公司增加投资和扩大研发设施在印度。的6克的使命正是作为标准进行练习。明年,6 g标准框架可能敲定。所以,我们希望确保我们的研究生态系统,我们的工业生态系统,走到一起,做出重大贡献的标准。
Department of Telecommunications Secretary K Rajaraman at the sixth-edition of ETTelecom 5G Congress - 2023. <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>India is witnessing one of the fastest rollouts of 5G<\/a> in the world with coverage of 570 districts in just six months. Speaking to ET’s Kiran Rathee, telecom secretary K Rajaraman<\/a> expects a “pervasive” rollout across the country by early next year. Apart from 5G<\/a>, the government wants to ensure 4G coverage reaches all uncovered villages as well. Edited excerpts:
It has been two months since the government has taken equity in Vodafone Idea<\/a> (Vi). Can you share an update on the company’s investment plans?<\/strong>
Vi is in discussions with financial institutions and investors, and we expect them to revert soon.
What is the focus area for the Department of Telecommunications<\/a> (DoT) this year?
<\/strong>
This year, we will be looking at ensuring rollout of services under the 4G saturation project across uncovered villages, acceleration of 5G rollout across India and third is completion of Bharatnet project connecting 2.2 lakh gram panchayats. So far, OFC links in 1.9 lakh gram panchayats have been commissioned, the balance 30,000 GPs are to be done in the next six months. The Bharatnet project to connect rest of the GPs and all villages (totalling to 6lakhs) with optic fibre is likely to be completed by 2025. A pilot project to rollout fiber to the home (FTTH) connections to rural households was commenced in October 22 and we have so far connected 2.5 lakh households. Data consumed per home at 160 GB per month is amazing and points to huge pent-up demand.
Two private telcos –Reliance Jio<\/a> and Bharti Airtel<\/a> - are currently rolling out 5G networks. Is the government satisfied at the progress?<\/strong>
It's (rollout) growing at a very rapid pace. The fact<\/a> that within a period of six months, telecom service providers (TSPs) have been able to cover over 570 districts with 1.4 lakh 5G base stations is heartening. This is despite challenges such as chip shortages. We believe that by early next year, we will have a pervasive rollout across the country.
There have been concerns around quality of service (QoS) with rising call drops etc. What is DoT doing to improve the situation?
<\/strong>
The QoS regulations are being updated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India<\/a> (Trai), which has held meetings with telecom operators on the issue. DoT is also working with TSPs (telecom service providers) on issues such as fiberisation of towers.
What is the update on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.’s (BSNL<\/a>) 4G tender?
<\/strong>
It is in final stage of evaluation. We expect a decision by the end of April.
There is so much focus on semiconductor manufacturing in India. How come telecom sector benefit from it?
<\/strong>
India has tremendous strength in fabless design of chipsets. For instance, we have a startup called Signalchip, which has already come out with a 5G chipset, based on which they have built a 5G radio as well. The question is that when they will be able to achieve scale and get some original equipment manufacturers or TSPs to adopt their chips and make products out of them. So, this is what we are working with them. Fabrication facilities will come up in some time from now, catalysed by the semiconductor policy<\/a>. BSNL<\/a> is now carrying out four proofs of concept (PoCs) with USOF funding, including a 5G radio being built with Signalchip.
Read also<\/h4><\/a><\/figure>#ET5GCongress: 5G presents opportunity to transform governance in India: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/a><\/figure>ITU’s new India office will foster collaborative partnerships among participating countries: Rajaraman<\/a><\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div>
What is the update on telecom bill?
<\/strong>
The second draft is the final stages of consideration. We have received over 900 inputs from all stakeholders including Trai, broadcasting ministry, and other ministries. The inputs from all the stakeholders have been considered in the revised draft. The Minister for Communications has already made known the intent to table the bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
When can we expect the next spectrum auctions? This fiscal year?
<\/strong>
We are now looking at spectrum bands that remain unsold and examining a reference to Trai. We believe that a substantial chunk of spectrum should be offered in auction and at this point of time, we'll have to identify additional spectrum bands, which can be unlocked for mobile communications. We will take a call on the spectrum auction reference in a few months.
A 6G mission has been announced recently. What could be the 6G roadmap for India?
<\/strong>
In the last several years, India has ramped up participation in international standards making bodies like ITU, 3GPP, IEEE, etc. We want to deepen this engagement by Indian startups, telecom equipment manufacturers and academic and research institutions. We also want MNCs to invest more and expand their R&D facilities in India. The 6G mission is precisely for that as standards making exercise is going on. Next year, the 6G standard framework may be finalised. So, we want to ensure that our research ecosystem, our industrial ecosystem, come together and make significant contributions to the standards.
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5 g在印度推出是发生在一个非常快速:电信部长
(推出)增长速度非常迅速。在一段时间的6个月内,电信服务提供商(tsp)已经能够覆盖570个区和140000 5 g基站是振奋人心的。尽管挑战,如芯片短缺。我们认为,到明年初,我们将在全国普遍推广,K电信部长拉贾说。< / p >
读到
已经两个月以来,政府已采取股权沃达丰的想法(Vi)。你能分享一个更新在公司的投资计划?
六世在与金融机构和投资者的讨论中,我们期望他们很快恢复。
重点区域是什么电信部今年(点)?
今年,我们将关注确保推出4 g饱和度下的服务项目在发现村庄,加速5 g在印度推出第三是连接2.2十万的克panchayats Bharatnet完成项目。迄今为止,离岸金融中心链接在1.9十万的克panchayats委托,30000年GPs的平衡将在未来六个月完成。Bharatnet项目连接GPs和其他所有村庄与光纤(共计6卢比)可能会在2025年完成。试点推广光纤到户(FTTH)连接到农村家庭开始在10月22日,我们到目前为止连接2.5十万的家庭。消费每家里每月160 GB的数据是惊人的和巨大的潜在需求。
两个私人电信公司的依赖Jio和Bharti附近的旅馆——目前推出5 g网络。是政府满意的进展吗?
(推出)增长速度非常迅速。的事实在一段时间的6个月,电信服务提供商(tsp)已经能够覆盖570个区1.4十万的5 g基站是振奋人心的。尽管挑战,如芯片短缺。我们认为,到明年初,我们将在全国普遍推广。
有担忧的服务质量(QoS)叫上升下降等。点如何改善这种情况?
QoS规定被更新印度电信管理部门(火车),在这个问题上与电信运营商进行了会谈。点还在与茶匙(电信服务提供商)等问题上fiberisation塔。
有什么更新Bharat Sanchar Nigam说Ltd .) (BSNL)4 g温柔?
在最后阶段的评估。我们预计4月底的决定。
有这么多集中在半导体制造在印度。为什么电信行业从中受益?
印度有着巨大的力量在制程芯片的设计。例如,我们有一个叫做Signalchip启动,已推出5 g芯片组,他们已经建立了一个基于5 g广播。问题是,当他们能够实现规模和得到一些原始设备制造商或茶匙采取他们的芯片和制造产品。所以,这就是我们与他们合作。生产设备将会在一段时间以后,催化了半导体政策。BSNL现在执行四个概念证明(poc) USOF资金,包括与Signalchip 5 g广播正在建造。
更新电信账单上是什么?
第二稿的最后阶段考虑。我们已经收到超过900个输入等所有利益相关者的火车,广播,和其他部门。输入的所有利益相关者都被认为是修改后的草案。通讯部长已经知道意图表议会的法案在季风会话。
我们预计什么时候可以下一个频谱拍卖吗?本财政年度?
我们现在看谱的乐队仍未售出,检查对火车的引用。我们相信很大一部分应该提供频谱拍卖,在这一点上,我们必须确定额外的谱带,这对移动通信可以解锁。我们将呼吁在几个月内频谱拍卖参考。
6克任务最近宣布。印度6克路线图可能是什么?
在过去的几年中,印度加大参与国际标准制定机构像电联,3 gpp, IEEE,等等。我们要深化这个订婚,印度的创业公司,电信设备制造商和学术和研究机构。我们也希望跨国公司增加投资和扩大研发设施在印度。的6克的使命正是作为标准进行练习。明年,6 g标准框架可能敲定。所以,我们希望确保我们的研究生态系统,我们的工业生态系统,走到一起,做出重大贡献的标准。
It has been two months since the government has taken equity in Vodafone Idea<\/a> (Vi). Can you share an update on the company’s investment plans?<\/strong>
Vi is in discussions with financial institutions and investors, and we expect them to revert soon.
What is the focus area for the Department of Telecommunications<\/a> (DoT) this year?
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This year, we will be looking at ensuring rollout of services under the 4G saturation project across uncovered villages, acceleration of 5G rollout across India and third is completion of Bharatnet project connecting 2.2 lakh gram panchayats. So far, OFC links in 1.9 lakh gram panchayats have been commissioned, the balance 30,000 GPs are to be done in the next six months. The Bharatnet project to connect rest of the GPs and all villages (totalling to 6lakhs) with optic fibre is likely to be completed by 2025. A pilot project to rollout fiber to the home (FTTH) connections to rural households was commenced in October 22 and we have so far connected 2.5 lakh households. Data consumed per home at 160 GB per month is amazing and points to huge pent-up demand.
Two private telcos –Reliance Jio<\/a> and Bharti Airtel<\/a> - are currently rolling out 5G networks. Is the government satisfied at the progress?<\/strong>
It's (rollout) growing at a very rapid pace. The fact<\/a> that within a period of six months, telecom service providers (TSPs) have been able to cover over 570 districts with 1.4 lakh 5G base stations is heartening. This is despite challenges such as chip shortages. We believe that by early next year, we will have a pervasive rollout across the country.
There have been concerns around quality of service (QoS) with rising call drops etc. What is DoT doing to improve the situation?
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The QoS regulations are being updated by Telecom Regulatory Authority of India<\/a> (Trai), which has held meetings with telecom operators on the issue. DoT is also working with TSPs (telecom service providers) on issues such as fiberisation of towers.
What is the update on Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd.’s (BSNL<\/a>) 4G tender?
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It is in final stage of evaluation. We expect a decision by the end of April.
There is so much focus on semiconductor manufacturing in India. How come telecom sector benefit from it?
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India has tremendous strength in fabless design of chipsets. For instance, we have a startup called Signalchip, which has already come out with a 5G chipset, based on which they have built a 5G radio as well. The question is that when they will be able to achieve scale and get some original equipment manufacturers or TSPs to adopt their chips and make products out of them. So, this is what we are working with them. Fabrication facilities will come up in some time from now, catalysed by the semiconductor policy<\/a>. BSNL<\/a> is now carrying out four proofs of concept (PoCs) with USOF funding, including a 5G radio being built with Signalchip.
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What is the update on telecom bill?
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The second draft is the final stages of consideration. We have received over 900 inputs from all stakeholders including Trai, broadcasting ministry, and other ministries. The inputs from all the stakeholders have been considered in the revised draft. The Minister for Communications has already made known the intent to table the bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
When can we expect the next spectrum auctions? This fiscal year?
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We are now looking at spectrum bands that remain unsold and examining a reference to Trai. We believe that a substantial chunk of spectrum should be offered in auction and at this point of time, we'll have to identify additional spectrum bands, which can be unlocked for mobile communications. We will take a call on the spectrum auction reference in a few months.
A 6G mission has been announced recently. What could be the 6G roadmap for India?
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In the last several years, India has ramped up participation in international standards making bodies like ITU, 3GPP, IEEE, etc. We want to deepen this engagement by Indian startups, telecom equipment manufacturers and academic and research institutions. We also want MNCs to invest more and expand their R&D facilities in India. The 6G mission is precisely for that as standards making exercise is going on. Next year, the 6G standard framework may be finalised. So, we want to ensure that our research ecosystem, our industrial ecosystem, come together and make significant contributions to the standards.
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What is the update on telecom bill?
<\/strong>
The second draft is the final stages of consideration. We have received over 900 inputs from all stakeholders including Trai, broadcasting ministry, and other ministries. The inputs from all the stakeholders have been considered in the revised draft. The Minister for Communications has already made known the intent to table the bill in the Monsoon session of Parliament.
When can we expect the next spectrum auctions? This fiscal year?
<\/strong>
We are now looking at spectrum bands that remain unsold and examining a reference to Trai. We believe that a substantial chunk of spectrum should be offered in auction and at this point of time, we'll have to identify additional spectrum bands, which can be unlocked for mobile communications. We will take a call on the spectrum auction reference in a few months.
A 6G mission has been announced recently. What could be the 6G roadmap for India?
<\/strong>
In the last several years, India has ramped up participation in international standards making bodies like ITU, 3GPP, IEEE, etc. We want to deepen this engagement by Indian startups, telecom equipment manufacturers and academic and research institutions. We also want MNCs to invest more and expand their R&D facilities in India. The 6G mission is precisely for that as standards making exercise is going on. Next year, the 6G standard framework may be finalised. So, we want to ensure that our research ecosystem, our industrial ecosystem, come together and make significant contributions to the standards.
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