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Department of Telecom extends spectrum auction application deadline by 14 days to May 6

Department of Telecom extends spectrum auction application deadline by 14 days to May 6

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

All the available spectrum in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz, 2,500 MHz, 3,300 MHz, and 26 GHz bands are part of the auction.

Telecom sector forecast for 2023: Stage set for 5G, sector to attract Rs 1.5 lakh crore investments; tariff hikes likely too

Telecom sector forecast for 2023: Stage set for 5G, sector to attract Rs 1.5 lakh crore investments; tariff hikes likely too

Sat, Dec 31, 2022

Telecom sector forecast: Reliance Jio has committed Rs 87,946.93 crore for the spectrum that it has to pay over a period of 20 years, leaving a balance of Rs 1.12 lakh crore. While the company had invested a partial amount in building its own 5G core, it will invest the majority of the Rs 1.12 lakh in capex for 5G in 2023, according to sources.

TRAI seeks views on regulating spectrum assigned to aviation agencies for communication

TRAI seeks views on regulating spectrum assigned to aviation agencies for communication

Sun, Dec 11, 2022

The telecom ministry had allocated very high frequency, which is between 30 to 300 Mhz band, to two agencies -- SITA and BCS for data communication link between aircraft and ground stations.

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5G panel identifies 6000 Mhz spectrum as available for next gen service

5G panel identifies 6000 Mhz spectrum as available for next gen service

Sun, Jun 17, 2018

The 5G committee of the telecom ministry has said that around 6000 Mhz of spectrum can be made available without delay for the next generation mobile service

VID can be used as an alternative to Aadhaar card while applying for new SIM: DoT

VID can be used as an alternative to Aadhaar card while applying for new SIM: DoT

Wed, Jun 13, 2018

Telecom operators look to protect the privacy of their subscribers and at the same time ensure compliance with the requirements issued by the Department of Telecom (DoT)

DoT seeks reply from Airtel on Apple Watch eSIM service by May 24

DoT seeks reply from Airtel on Apple Watch eSIM service by May 24

Sun, May 20, 2018

The DoT has sought reply within a week from Airtel on a complaint by rival Reliance Jio alleging that the operator flouted norms on activation of eSIM in Apple Watch 3, an official source said

ATC completes Rs 3,800-cr mobile tower deal with Vodafone India; Idea pact expected by May

ATC completes Rs 3,800-cr mobile tower deal with Vodafone India; Idea pact expected by May

Tue, Apr 03, 2018

Telecom infrastructure firm American Tower Corporation (ATC) today announced that it has completed mobile tower purchase deal worth Rs 3,800 crore with Vodafone India through its Indian arm.

5G services: Govt harmonising spectrum for early adopter of the next generation tech

5G services: Govt harmonising spectrum for early adopter of the next generation tech

Sun, Mar 04, 2018

5G service: The Department of Telecom has started harmonising spectrum in 3,500 megahertz band and 26 Gigahertz band along with E and V band, said Telecom secretary Aruna Sundararajan

Tech Mahindra bets big on 5G services, sets up lab in Bengaluru

Tech Mahindra bets big on 5G services, sets up lab in Bengaluru

Sun, Feb 25, 2018

C P Gurnani, CEO and Managing Director of Tech Mahindra, said the company has already re-skilled about 30,000 of its employees in handling emerging technologies, and added that the remaining 75,000 employees will be re-skilled by the end of the current calendar year..

Tech advancements will ensure enough revenue generation: DoT

Tech advancements will ensure enough revenue generation: DoT

Mon, Dec 25, 2017

Intense competition is reportedly another factor that is deterring the government from changing licence fee or charges for radiowaves.

Govt may allow 100% FDI in telecom via automatic route

Wed, Dec 20, 2017

The proposal is likely to be considered by the Telecom Commission, the apex decision making body of the Department of Telecom, at its meeting scheduled for tomorrow, they said.

TRAI's free data proposal to boost digital inclusion fails to amuse DoT

TRAI's free data proposal to boost digital inclusion fails to amuse DoT

Fri, Dec 08, 2017

The DoT believes that the costing model of TRAI for providing this free data as Rs 10 per MB is an over-simplification of costs.

DoT outlines SIM re-verification process for NRIs, foreigners

DoT outlines SIM re-verification process for NRIs, foreigners

Sat, Dec 02, 2017

The procedure has been spelt out for re-verification of mobile connections of foreign nationals, as well as NRI subscribers who either do not have Aadhaar or their mobile number is not registered with the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI).

UIDAI nod to telcos' blueprint on new SIM reverification modes

UIDAI nod to telcos' blueprint on new SIM reverification modes

Wed, Nov 15, 2017

The Unique Identification Authority of India has approved the blueprint presented by telcos to operationalise new modes like OTP for Aadhaar-based SIM reverification of existing subscribers from December 1.

BharatNet project's second phase receives good response from Telcos

BharatNet project's second phase receives good response from Telcos

Tue, Nov 14, 2017

This project has been executed by Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) namely Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL), which was incorporated on February 25, 2012 under Indian Companies Act 1956.

Reliance Communications gets final nod from DoT for merger with Sistema

Reliance Communications gets final nod from DoT for merger with Sistema

Mon, Oct 23, 2017

The long awaited merger between RCom and Sistema announced in 2015 is finally coming to a close. The deal has received its final approval from the Department of Telecom on Monday.

Financial stress on telcos making ops unviable: Voda to DoT

Financial stress on telcos making ops unviable: Voda to DoT

Tue, Aug 15, 2017

Vodafone said under-pricing by Reliance Jio will further dent the revenues of the existing players.

Govt testing service that will allow you to block your stolen phone even if IMEI number changed

Govt testing service that will allow you to block your stolen phone even if IMEI number changed

Fri, Jul 07, 2017

IMEI number -- a unique 15-digit serial number of mobile devices -- is allocated by global industry body GSMA and bodies authorised by it.

Department of Telecom asks Centre to cut its revenue target from the sector

Department of Telecom asks Centre to cut its revenue target from the sector

Mon, Jun 19, 2017

Department of Telecom has asked for a revise in non-tax revenue targets for the current fiscal.

Centre may allow inflight internet by August this year

Centre may allow inflight internet by August this year

Mon, May 22, 2017

Indian domestic carriers may soon have internet on its flights by end of August. International airlines are in talks with the aviation ministry to allow inflight internet.

IT Ministry reaches out to RBI, others against Wanna Cry ransomware

IT Ministry reaches out to RBI, others against Wanna Cry ransomware

Mon, May 15, 2017

The cyber criminals have demanded a fee of about USD 300 in crypto-currencies like Bitcoin for unlocking the device.

Telcos' Financial Woes: Government's inter-ministerial panel to give views in 3 months

Telcos' Financial Woes: Government's inter-ministerial panel to give views in 3 months

Sun, May 14, 2017

The government's inter-ministerial panel being constituted to suggest a policy prescription for the failing financial health of the telecom sector will consult banks and operators before finalising its views in three months.

Telecom sector seeks deferral of spectrum payment from Govt

Telecom sector seeks deferral of spectrum payment from Govt

Wed, May 10, 2017

Nilanjan Roy, Chief Financial Officer of Bharti Airtel was quoted by Bloomberg as saying, “The industry will engage with government to seek deferral of dues. We need to see if spectrum payments can be deferred as interest costs has risen on higher spectrum related costs.”

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