Kiran Rathee is a Reporter at The Economic Times. He covers a range of topics including telecommunications, transportation and mobility, and aerospace, with a focus on 5G technology, satellite communication systems, and the telecommunications infrastructure. Kiran's work has been featured in prominent publications such as MSN, Gadgets Now, and The Economic Times.
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By: Kiran Rathee
Bharti Airtel plans to raise its average revenue per user through an increase in postpaid subscriptions.
By: Himanshi Lohchab, Kiran Rathee
Telecom giants, including Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel, are set to harness AI technology to enhance their 5G networks, potentially boosting performance by up to 30 percent using current hardware. According to Ericsson, these software upgrades could roll out without needing to wait for 6G infrastructure. However, the integration of AI raises cybersecurity concerns as these networks evolve.
Tejas Networks and C-DoT have confirmed that their equipment meets the quality benchmarks set by Trai. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd recently sought relaxed compliance timelines for new quality-of-service norms. The state-owned telecom operator cited challenges related to indigenous sourcing obligations in its request to Trai. Both Tejas Networks and C-DoT emphasized compliance with 3GPP standards in their responses.
By: Kiran Rathee
Apple is cutting production of the standard iPhone 17 for the Indian market following a more than 20% price increase, as demand weakens despite strong overseas sales. The company plans to redirect capacity towards exports, while demand for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro models remains firm. Rising component costs, a weaker rupee and higher prices have prompted some Indian consumers to defer purchases or consider older and refurbished iPhones.
By: Kiran Rathee
Apple is cutting production of the standard iPhone 17 for the Indian market following a more than 20% price increase, as demand weakens despite strong overseas sales. The company plans to redirect capacity towards exports, while demand for iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro models remains firm. Rising component costs, a weaker rupee and higher prices have prompted some Indian consumers to defer purchases or consider older and refurbished iPhones.
Apple is cutting India-bound production of the standard iPhone 17 due to a lack of demand since a price hike of more than 20% last month, even as exports of the model remain robust, people aware of the details told ET.
By: Kiran Rathee
The Indian government is in discussions to create a hardware device for monitoring satellite communications from foreign providers. This device aims to ensure national security by controlling internet traffic from companies like Starlink. Officials state that this security layer will prevent potential risks associated with untrusted transport carriers. Notably, Starlink has faced regulatory challenges for not complying with local infrastructure regulations.
The Centre is discussing the development of a hardware device that will work as a layer of control between local users and satellite communications services offered by Starlink and other overseas providers to ensure that national security isnt compromised, said people aware of the details.
Samsung plans to increase exports of mobile phones from India, leveraging the government's new Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme that offers incentives at higher rates for incremental shipments, said people aware of the matter.
The South Korean electronics giant is considering expanding India production, including making fresh investments, to boost exports from here. But if the international market continues to contract due to the high cost of memory chips, it could explore a shift of capacity.
