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New Delhi, June 02, 2025.Industry body COAI has approached the telecom department to raise concerns over Trai recommendations on the satcom spectrum, saying "incorrect assumptions" have led to unjustifiably low spectrum charges for satellite services relative to terrestrial networks.In a letter dated May 29, COAI claimed that Trai's recommendations are based on incorrect assumptions and that their implementation will hit the sustainability of terrestrial services, which form the foundation of India’s digital infrastructure.COAI has urged the Department of Telecom (DoT) to form a committee to "undertake a comprehensive review of the recommendations in their entirety, ensuring the process is guided by principles of fairness, transparency, and equity and also give an opportunity t...

New Delhi, March 06, 2025.According to the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI), the Indian telecom industry is experiencing tremendous growth domestically and internationally and has immense potential for expansion. COAI Director General Lieutenant General Dr. SP Kochar said that with about 1,187 million subscribers, urban tele-density has reached 131.01 percent, while the rural sector lags behind at 58.31 percent. According to Kochar, "Despite this disparity, there is immense potential for expansion in both regions. The roll-out of 5G is progressing rapidly, facilitated by artificial intelligence (AI), indigenous data sets and establishment of local data centers." The Indian government has implemented financial measures such as goods and services tax refunds and removal of ...

New Delhi, June 2024.COAI, the apex industry association representing leading Telecom, internet, technology, and digital services companies, concluded its Annual General Body Meeting for the Financial Year 2023-24, with the announcement of its leadership for the term 2024-25, effective June 2024.Abhijit Kishore, Chief Operating Officer, Vodafone Idea Limited will be the Chairperson, while Mr. Rahul Vatts, Chief Regulatory Officer, Bharti Airtel, will be the Vice Chairperson of the Association.Abhijit Kishore comes with a rich tapestry of experience of over three decades with the Indian telecom industry across functions, organisations and geographies. Prior to taking on the role of COO, he was heading the Enterprise Business of Vodafone Idea Ltd as the Chief Enterprise Business Offi...

New Delhi, June 11, 2024.Telecom industry association COAI on Tuesday named Vodafone Idea's COO Abhijit Kishore as its chairperson and Bharti Airtel's Chief Regulatory Officer Rahul Vatts as the vice chairperson of the association, effective June 2024.The announcement comes after COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India) concluded its annual general body meeting for 2023-24.Kishore brings to the board a wide-ranging experience of over three decades with the Indian telecom industry across functions, organisations and geographies. He takes over the charge from Pramod K Mittal, a president at Reliance Jio Infocomm.

New Delhi, May 21, 2024.The draft guidelines being prepared by the Consumer Affairs Ministry will help tackle the menace of unregistered telemarketers, the apex telecom industry body COAI said on Tuesday.The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) -- whose members include Reliance Jio, Airtel, Vodafone Idea etc -- said the industry body is working closely with the government and regulator to address the issue of unsolicited commercial communications (UCC).COAI Director General SP Kochhar said the industry body and its members are also part of the committee, formed by the Department of Consumer Affairs to tackle the menace of pesky calls from unregistered telemarketers.