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Pemmasani warns telcos to boost R and D or fall behind in the 6G race
Technology
Published on 24 April 2026
India’s 6G push faces a funding gap telcos can’t ignore
Telecom minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani urged Indian operators to significantly ramp up research and development to lead next-generation mobile networks. He pointed to comparatively low telecom R&D investment versus global players, even as revenues rise. The government, meanwhile, is preparing for 6G through the Bharat 6G Vision and regulatory sandboxes to encourage innovation and experimentation.
- Pemmasani calls for higher telecom R&D despite rising revenues
- He flags India’s investment gap versus global telecom giants
- Government readies 6G plans including Bharat 6G Vision
- Regulatory sandboxes aim to speed up innovation and testing
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