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DoT and Ericsson Forge Strategic Alliance to Propel 5G Adoption Across India

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued guidelines to initiate a regulatory sandbox aimed at streamlining device testing procedures. In a move designed to save time for telecommunications service providers, it also waives the requirement to obtain an operating license to install telecommunications, including radio equipment, maintained, or used.

The development was announced by Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnav at the curtain-raising ceremony of the annual event of India Mobile Congress on Monday. The Minister underlined the government’s commitment to further development of the telecommunications industry and sought suggestions for further development.

“Now an easy portal-based permission will be provided where spectrum would be used by colleges or institutions, by paying ₹1,000 they get permission for testing the equipment. This regulatory sandbox was designed to foster innovation and remove bottlenecks," the minister said.

India Mobile Congress will be held from October 15-19 this year, Vaishnav said, which will expand the event by promoting industry partnerships with organizations like Nasscom and MAIT.

The event, which targets 1,000 exhibitors, aims to develop cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and the circular economy, as well as 5G and 6G, cloud and computing a there are edges, the Internet of Things (IoT), advances in semiconductors, cybersecurity, green interior tech, satcom and electronics manufacturing.

Vaishnav also said that the World Telecommunications Standardization Assembly (WTSA 2024) will be convened in India from October 15-24, 2024, ahead of the Global Summit on Standards (GSS 2024) on October 14 in the national capital.

Organized by the Telecom Standardization Bureau of the International Telecommunication Union, the conference is held every four years to determine the standards framework for the upcoming era.

During the event, the DoT signed an MoU with telecom gear maker Ericsson to provide a skilled workforce skilled in emerging technologies through the "Ericsson Educate" program, a program focused on developing digital skills by 5G use case labs that will benefit 10,000 students from 100 institutions 5G, machine learning and provide essential knowledge on these topics. The partnership aims to develop skills among students and people, and Ericsson allows free access to its teaching platform and materials.

Conclusion: The impact of this consolidation is expected to extend beyond the telecommunications industry and affect virtually all citizens and businesses. From enabling immersive virtual experiences to revolutionizing healthcare and powering smart systems, 5G technology has the potential to reshape our daily lives cloth.