The Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), a key Telecom R&D body under India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT), has signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee).

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• The collaboration aims to develop a Millimetre Wave Transceiver for 5G Rural Connectivity to enhance telecom infrastructure in rural areas.
• The agreement is signed under the Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) scheme of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. 
  • TTDF aims to fund telecommunication product innovation to provide affordable broadband and mobile services, addressing India’s digital divide.

About Millimetre Wave Backhaul Technology Project

Project Objectives

• Affordable Connectivity: The project aims to provide affordable broadband and mobile services in rural areas, helping reduce the digital divide.
  • It also Aims to generate intellectual property rights (IPRs) and develop a skilled workforce for emerging millimetre wave/Sub-THz technology for 5G/6G
• Innovative Technology: Focuses on millimetre wave backhaul technology where small cell-based stations connect to a gateway via fibre, using a mixed optical and millimetre wave approach to reduce costs and size.
• Boost to Local Manufacturing: Emphasis on polymer and metal materials in the transceiver aims to reduce dependency on semiconductor industries and encourage SME participation in local manufacturing.

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Benefits

• Enhanced Network Capacity: Millimetre wave technology offers significantly higher bandwidth compared to traditional technologies which enables faster data rates and improved network capacity.
• Improved Network Coverage: The smaller size and lower cost of millimetre wave equipment will facilitate the deployment of more network infrastructure which will lead to improved network coverage.
• Economic Growth: The project will contribute to India’s economic growth by stimulating domestic manufacturing, creating jobs, and fostering innovation in the technology sector.
• Technological Advancement: The development of millimeter wave technology will position India at the forefront of wireless communication technologies, driving innovation and attracting global investment.

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