Monthly Archives: July 2022

China Condemns Huawei, ZTE Ban Move in Canada, Calls Security Risks ‘Groundless Without Any Solid Evidence’

China lashed out at Canada for banning Chinese telecoms giants Huawei and ZTE from Canadian 5G networks. The concerns for security risks were claimed to be “groundless” by Chinese authorities who claim that this move can seriously damage the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.Read More

5G Testbed to Be Set Up in Mhow Under MoU Signed by Military Institute, IIT Madras

A 5G testbed will be set up at a military engineering college in Mhow, Indore, to help the Indian Army use the technology for its operational use, especially along the borders, the defence ministry said on Monday. The facility will be established by the Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) in collaboration with the Indian…

DoT Launches Scheme for Design-Led Manufacturers, Extends PLI Scheme Duration for 5G Ecosystem

The Department of Telecom has launched an incentive design-led scheme. It has also and extended the duration of the Rs. 12,195 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme by a year, an official statement said on Monday. The application window for the new scheme will open from June 21 till July 20. The incentives will be given…

Telecom Industry, Wi-Fi Providers Should Collaborate for Biz Models, Says TRAI Chief

TRAI chairman P D Vaghela on Monday called upon telecom companies and Wi-Fi providers to work collaboratively on developing innovative business models that would unleash combined power of mobile and Wi-Fi technology to improve digital infrastructure. He said that going forward, the expected arrival of next-generation ‘Wi-Fi 6’ will further reinforce the need for a…