The latest telecom news includes announcements on Linux Foundation, ATIS, DoT cuts telecom security test fees, 5G spectrum battle in India, among others.
Linux Foundation and ATIS Join Forces to Drive Open-Source Open RAN Innovation in Telecom
The Linux Foundation and the Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions (ATIS) announced a partnership to support the development and integration of open-source Open RAN technologies. The collaboration aims to accelerate Open RAN deployment by promoting interoperability and flexibility in telecom networks through software-based, disaggregated radio access network components. Both organizations will support open-source projects contributing to Open RAN, develop common interfaces and standards for integration, and encourage a vendor-neutral ecosystem in telecom infrastructure.
DoT Cuts Telecom Security Test Fees by Up to 95 percent to Boost Innovation
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has reduced security test evaluation fees for telecom and ICT products by up to 95 percent, effective August 1, 2025. The fee cuts apply across multiple equipment categories: Group A fees dropped from ₹2,00,000 to ₹10,000, Group B from ₹2,00,000 to ₹20,000, Group C from ₹2,50,000 to ₹30,000, and Group D from ₹3,50,000 to ₹50,000. This change aims to make certification more affordable for manufacturers, including micro, small, and medium enterprises. Government research and development institutes like CDOT and CDAC are exempt from fees for product certification applications until March 31, 2028. The DoT has also simplified the security testing and compliance process for Highly Specialized Equipment and End-of-Sale/End-of-Life telecom products, IANS reports.
5G Spectrum Battle Heats Up: Telcos and Tech Giants Clash Over Private Network Control
The Indian telecom sector is shifting as the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) considers direct 5G spectrum allocation for private networks. This has increased competition between telecom operators and tech companies over control of private 5G networks, a significant revenue opportunity. Telecom operators want to maintain control over private 5G networks to protect their business models and investments in 5G. Tech companies and enterprises seek direct access to spectrum to set up private networks for their specific needs, improving efficiency and security, The Economic Times reports.
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