Jio & TCS to Replace ZTE
Jio & TCS hope the demand for their telecom products will increase. This is due to the fact that they’ll be required by the US through the Rip and Replace program. Thus, it deepens the partnership and commitment between nations during the G20 Summit.
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The Rip and Replace program aims to get rid of Chinese players such as Huawei and ZTE. They need something which is responsive to changing business needs. Even small players like Lekha Wireless, Signalchip, Resonous, and many more would be able to export their radios, and telecom equipment in the US markets.
India & US at the G20 Summit
During the G20 Summit, India and the US committed to building 5G and 6G technologies welcoming Indian companies even in pilot projects. As of now, Jio is working on its “Made in India” 4G/5G stack along with radio. On the other hand, TCS is deploying a BSNL 4G network.
Rakesh Bhatnagar who is the Director General of VoICE Consortium said that:
“These local suppliers have the full potential to replace Chinese equipment players. The opportunity not only exists in the US but also in Africa and other European nations.”
Even the founder and CEO of Lekha Wireless Ramu Srinivasaiah said:
The US has a huge opportunity as there are many small telecom operators. We are ready with our 4G stack and exporting it to other countries. The next step for us is to take certification in the US.”
Several companies have expressed concerns over the increased cost of FCC Certification in the US as compared to India. Certification is essential for companies with regard to security purposes as well as product compatibility purposes.
Conclusion
Other than the Rip and Replace program, India and the US have also signed an MoU between Bharat 6G Alliance and Next G Alliance. It is a first step towards bringing the public-private cooperation vendors.
Thus, this is how the Indian vendors would benefit from the Rip & Replace program through the partnership made by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G20 Summit.
