With the last industry-wide tariff hike done in December 2021, telecom operators will focus on monetisation via tariff hikes this year, but only after the 2024 general elections, say analysts.
Sales of smartphones dipped in 2022, driven mainly by macroeconomic factors. Analysts say the trend will continue in 2023, although the aggressive 5G rollout will push up sales of those devices.
Unaffordable 5G phones are a product of macroeconomic conditions and poor marketing choices by phone makers, and the main losers are the economically weaker sections, say analysts.
DoT says that 5G sites up to 2.1 km away from airports should be avoided at least till DGCA ensures tech upgrade. Experts, however, assert advanced tech is there to ensure safety.
While telcos and service providers have been encouraging consumers to buy 5G phones, the rollout of the technology will prioritise enterprises over consumers.
While the discourse has only focussed on the incremental improvements that 5G will enable, concerns remain about how the older ecosystem will be able to keep up.
PM Modi launched 5G services on 1 October amid much fanfare. On Wednesday, a meeting between the Ministry of Electronics and IT officials was dedicated to its quick adoption.
According to industry sources, iPhone models, including the latest iPhone 14, and many of Samsung's premier phones do not have software compatible for supporting 5G in India.
Airtel and Vodafone networks will be using the existing 4G infrastructure in India to build their 5G network while Reliance will use a sophisticated standalone network.
Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.
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The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.
Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.
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