India, March 28 -- Over the last couple of years, emerging technologies in the telecommunications sector have paved the way for innovative solutions through rigorous research and development (R&D), as well as testing and experimentation.

Simultaneously, the Government of India has been actively fostering and facilitating these advancements through a wave of regulatory reforms. Recent significant developments, particularly the establishment of regulatory sandboxes and removal of certain licensing requirements initiated by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) seeks to usher in a new era of innovation in the telecom industry.

Guidelines to establish and operate 'Spectrum Regulatory Sandbox' or 'Wireless Test Zones' (WiTe Zones)The ne...