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India weighs direct 5G spectrum access for enterprise private networks
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India weighs direct 5G spectrum access for enterprise private networks

TRAI has proposed giving companies direct access to spectrum so they can build private 5G networks in India. The recommendation is tied to a new authorization approach under Section 3 of the Telecommunications Act, 2023, but the DoT has not yet implemented Sections 3 and 4. India has 10 private 5G networks, while operators including Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, and Vodafone Idea oppose administrative allocation instead of auctions.

May 31, 2026Read More →
stc group says Eid Al-Adha demand lifted Hajj network traffic and support activity
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stc group says Eid Al-Adha demand lifted Hajj network traffic and support activity

stc group said data and voice usage rose sharply on the first day of Eid Al-Adha 1447 AH under its Hajj operational plan. Peak-period data traffic increased 44% from a year earlier, while 5G traffic rose 60% and about 15,000 autonomous actions were executed each hour. The group said more than 550 field staff and 149 sales points supported pilgrims, along with over 1,000 sales representatives and 200 translators.

May 31, 2026Read More →
Satellite service growth draws more component makers into LEO supply chains
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Satellite service growth draws more component makers into LEO supply chains

TrendForce said wider adoption of LEO satellite services is pushing component makers toward the supply chains of Starlink and OneWeb. The global satellite market is projected to rise from US$283 billion in 2021 to US$357 billion by 2025, a CAGR of 2.6% (about AED 1,309.69 billion). Starlink relies on vertical integration, while OneWeb uses an outsourced model that broadens participation across suppliers.

May 31, 2026Read More →
Viettel eyes Dominican Republic launch with $560m investment plan
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Viettel eyes Dominican Republic launch with $560m investment plan

Viettel has reportedly approved a $560 million plan to launch telecoms operations in the Dominican Republic. If it proceeds, the Vietnamese operator would become the country’s fourth mobile operator alongside Claro, Altice and Viva. Its first two years are expected to focus on mobile services, fixed broadband and mobile money, before a wider push into digital infrastructure and services.

May 30, 2026Read More →