Archive · 2 Jul 2025
India Seeks More Telecom Competition, Eyes 6G Leadership
The government wants more companies to compete in the phone service business, not just two.
They are helping Vodafone Idea and working to make BSNL better.
India is also working on the next generation of internet, 6G, and wants to be a leader in that area.
Lots of people in India use phones and the internet now, and the government is investing more to bring high-speed internet to even more people.
Minister of State for Communications says India needs 4-5 telecom players.
Government is committed to supporting Vodafone Idea and BSNL.
BSNL's revival is ongoing, with a focus on homegrown technology.
India aims to be a 6G leader, contributing to global standards.
India has 1.2 billion mobile subscribers and 1 billion broadband users.
- Who
- Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani
- What
- Government's telecom strategy and goals, including support for existing companies and plans for 6G.
- When
- Announcements made at the India Mobile Congress 2025 roadshow.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To ensure healthy competition in the telecom sector and advance digital infrastructure.
Current Telecom Landscape
Government Initiatives
Market Structure
Current Telecom Landscape
Market dominated by two major players due to capital intensity.
Government Initiatives
Government committed to fostering competition, supporting existing players.
- Minister
- Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani
- Mobile Subscribers
- 1.2 billion
- Broadband Users
- 1 billion
- BharatNet Connected Villages
- 2.2 lakh+
- 6G Contribution
- 10% of global standards
- Mobile Device Exports
- Rs 1.8 trillion annually
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