What is Satellite Communications (SATCOM)? Satellite communication refers to any communication link that involves the use of an artificial satellite in its propagation path. The commercial launch of SATCOM services for telecom industry is expected in India and companies such as Starlink, OneWeb and others are preparing for this. They have plans to send thousands …
Context: Vodafone Idea is facing various issues to remain afloat creating circumstances for emergence of Duo Poly (Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel). Issues with Telecom sector Declining Average Revenue per User (ARPU): ARPU decline is sharp and steady which is combined with falling profits due to predatory pricing. Limited spectrum availability: Available spectrum is less …
Utility: A direct question can be asked on the topic. Context: Petition in court against implementation of 5G. Details: Plea alleged that no person, animal, bird, insect & plant will be able to avoid exposure to levels of RF radiation that are 10 to 100 times greater than what exists today. The plea also demanded …
Context: At the first virtual India Mobile Congress, the PM gave a clarion call for the use of 5G technology to empower millions of Indians. Features of 5G Technology: Millimeter wave spectrum: The 5G networks will operate in the millimeter wave spectrum (30-300 GHz) which have the advantage of sending large amounts of data at very high speeds …
Union Cabinet has approved National Digital Communications Policy-2018 (NDCP 2018). It also has re-designated Telecom Commission as Digital Communications Commission. It replaces existing National Telecom Policy-2012 to cater to the modern needs of the digital communications sector of India. National Digital Communications Policy-2018 (NDCP 2018) It envisions supporting India’s transition to digitally empowered economy …
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The committee was set up by Government in September 2017 to suggest a road map for adoption of 5G. Recommendations It has proposed promulgation of key norms on regulatory matters by March 2019 in order to facilitate early deployment of 5G technology. It expects commercial rollout of 5G in India by 2020. It noted …
The broadcast regulator TRAI has recommended introduction of digital terrestrial transmission for broadcast services in a phased manner and complete shutdown of Analog transmission by end of 2023. Background: At present, terrestrial TV broadcasting in India is under the exclusive domain of Doordarshan (Prasar Bharati), the Public Service Broadcaster and it is predominantly Analog. While …
Radiation can be defined as the transmission of energy in the form of waves. Radiation which emits from Cell phone or cell tower is of Non Ionic in nature which has very low energy and can induce only thermal effect due to generation of heat. Radiation from cell phone or cell tower has less penetration …
Spectrum trading guidelines approved: Will allow telecom companies to buy and sell spectrum. This is expected to help address the problem of shortage, leading to better quality of services for mobile phone users. Also allows companies to share airwaves in the same band so as to reduce call drops. These changes will allow better spectrum …