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White Papers

TSDSI's flagship publications offering in-depth perspectives on emerging ICT technologies, India-specific requirements, and standardization priorities.

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Published White Papers

WP-001

India's 5G Vision: Requirements and Technology for IMT-2020

Published
March 2019 48 pages

This white paper presents India's vision for 5G (IMT-2020) technology, outlining specific requirements for Indian deployment scenarios including rural connectivity, low-cost devices, local language support, and national security. Includes the LMLC proposal for rural coverage.

5G/IMT-2020 Rural Connectivity LMLC Spectrum
WP-002

IoT Standards for India: Smart City and Agriculture Applications

Published
December 2019 36 pages

Comprehensive overview of IoT standardization requirements for Indian Smart City projects and precision agriculture applications. Discusses oneM2M framework alignment and India-specific use cases for urban infrastructure monitoring and farm management.

IoT Smart Cities Agriculture oneM2M
WP-003

Telecom Security Standards: Threats and Countermeasures for Indian Networks

Published
June 2020 52 pages

Analysis of cybersecurity threats to Indian telecom infrastructure and proposed standards-based countermeasures. Covers signaling security (SS7, Diameter, GTP), network perimeter protection, subscriber data privacy, and national security considerations.

Security Privacy SS7 5G Security
WP-004

Broadband Quality of Service: Standards for Indian Consumers

Published
September 2020 28 pages

Framework for measuring, reporting, and enforcing broadband quality standards for Indian fixed and mobile broadband services. Proposes minimum QoS parameters, consumer transparency requirements, and regulatory measurement methodologies.

Broadband QoS Consumer Protection Regulation
WP-005

India's 6G Vision: Technology Directions for IMT-2030

Published
August 2022 64 pages

Forward-looking vision document for India's priorities in next-generation (6G/IMT-2030) networks. Identifies key technology enablers, India-specific use cases (Terahertz communications, AI-native networks, ubiquitous connectivity), and standardization strategy.

6G IMT-2030 AI Networks Terahertz
WP-006

Open RAN for India: Opportunities and Standardization

Published
March 2023 44 pages

Assessment of O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network) opportunities for India's telecom ecosystem, including benefits for domestic manufacturing under the PLI scheme, standards alignment with O-RAN Alliance, and interoperability considerations.

O-RAN Make in India Interoperability 5G
WP-007

AI/ML in Telecom Networks: Indian Standards Perspective

Published
November 2023 56 pages

Examination of how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are transforming telecom networks, with specific focus on Indian deployment scenarios, regulatory considerations, data governance, and standardization requirements for AI-native network operations.

AI/ML Network Automation Data Governance 6G

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