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Telecom will power India's AI future: COAI at India AI Impact Summit 2026
Updated : 3 weeks, 2 days ago IST
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has positioned telecommunications as the indispensable backbone of the nation's technological evolution, declaring that "Telecom will power India's AI future" during the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
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Telecom sector seeks relief: COAI urges government to slash spectrum price
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
A primary concern raised by the industry body is the high cost of spectrum, which continues to strain the balance sheets of service providers. He urged the government to recognize the essential nature of connectivity in the modern era, suggesting, "The spectrum pricing should be revisited
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Union Budget 2026 Expectations: COAI seeks cut in telecom levies, GST reli
Updated : 1 month, 4 weeks ago IST
COAI, the industry body representing telecom service providers, said the proposed measures are aimed at enabling further expansion of digital infrastructure and accelerating the rollout of next-generation connectivity in line with the vision of a Viksit Bharat.
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COAI flags lack of transparency in Direct-to-Mobile broadcasting tests
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
According to COAI, D2M broadcasting carries significant implications for spectrum management, telecom networks, device ecosystems and consumer safety. Given its potential impact, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB), during a stakeholder meeting in September 2025, had directed
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COAI seeks DoT intervention over denial of Right of Way at Navi Mumbai Int
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has written to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), seeking urgent intervention against Navi Mumbai International Airport Limited (NMIAL) for alleged denial of Right of Way (RoW) permissions and imposition of exclusive in-building
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India's telecom subscriber base hits 1.2 bn in 2025, adds nearly 400 mn 5G
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Citing the Ericsson Mobility Report, COAI said, "Wireless broadband continued to dominate with 954.99 million users compared to 44.82 million wireline connections, supported by rapid 5G adoption that rose to 394 million subscriptions by the end of the year."
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SIM-Binding will not affect user convenience, says COAI
Updated : 3 months ago IST
According to COAI, the mechanism only requires the SIM to be present and active in the device not necessarily connected to mobile data making it practical even for international travellers.
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COAI welcomes government's move mandating SIM-binding for devices for app-
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has welcomed and commended the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in what it termed a landmark step towards bolstering National Security and safeguarding Indian citizens, citing the latter's move mandating SIM-binding for devices for App-bas
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COAI Dialogues calls the industry for collaborative efforts to strengthen
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
COAI Dialogues, one of the leading industry forums in the Indian telecom industry, organised by the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), voiced out its commitment to strengthen the digital network infrastructure for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
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India Mobile Congress 2025 gains pace with launch of flagship Startup and
Updated : 8 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Organised by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), IMC 2025 has put a major focus on Bengaluru as a critical launchpad, reflecting the city's thriving startup ecosystem and leadership in deep-tech advancement.
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Telecom operators association COAI opposes Mumbai Metro's vendor-driven mo
Updated : 10 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), representing India's leading telecom service providers - Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea - has strongly opposed in what it termed as "illegal and anti-consumer model" adopted by Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation (MMRC) for provisi
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With 1.2 bn subscribers India's telecom sector is delving into AI and 6G a
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), a key 5G use case, also saw rapid adoption, reaching nearly 3 million connections within a year. The telecom sector, contributing significantly to India's GDP and providing employment to over 4 million people, is now delving into Artificial Intelligence (AI) and
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