India Hosts World Telecom Standardization Assembly 2024 and Drives Telecom Reforms
| Event/Initiative | Details |
|---|---|
| World Telecom Standardization Assembly (WTSA) 2024 | India to host the ITU-organized WTSA 2024, aimed at global collaboration and telecom reforms. |
| India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2024 | To be held alongside WTSA 2024, showcasing India's technological advancements. |
| Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox (SRS) | Guidelines introduced to facilitate R&D activities and drive technological advancements. |
| Wireless Test Zones (WiTe Zones) | Established in urban and remote areas for spectrum experimentation. Eligibility extended to academia, R&D labs, and telecom providers. |
| Abolition of Wireless Operating License (WoL) | Removal of WoL for access services authorization and VSATs operation. Complete abolition for licensees under section 4 of Indian Telegraph Act, 1885. |
| MoU with Ericsson | Collaboration to enhance digital skills for students in universities with 5G use case labs. |
| Ericsson Educate Program | Tailored curriculum supplements technical studies with practical knowledge. Aim to train around 10,000 students in the next two years. |