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DoT launches '160' number series to curb pesky calls

DoT launches '160' number series to curb pesky calls

Thu, May 30, 2024

According to the release, the DoT has allocated a new numbering series, i.e., 160xxxxxxx which will exclusively be used for service and transactional voice calls by the 'principle entities.' This clear differentiation between service and transactional calls versus other types of calls will make it easier for citizens to manage their communication. Now, for example, the service and transactional calls originating from financial entities like the RBI, SEBI, PFRDA, IRDA, etc shall start from 1601.

372 mobiles, 906 numbers blocked in Centre's action against fraudsters posing as LIC officials

372 mobiles, 906 numbers blocked in Centre's action against fraudsters posing as LIC officials

Wed, May 22, 2024

According to a press release by the Ministry of Communications, in some recent complaints received by the DoT, the fraudsters impersonated LIC officials and insurance company representatives for the redemption of SBI Rewards. The DoT took action against such fraud after receiving complaints from 14 mobile numbers on May 19, 2024.

DoT selects 144 participants for its 'Sangam: Digital Twin' initiative

DoT selects 144 participants for its 'Sangam: Digital Twin' initiative

Wed, May 15, 2024

Launched in February this year, the initiative, which aims to revolutionise infrastructure planning and design by leveraging digital twin technology to create precise, dynamic models of physical environments, has selected 144 participants so far.

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Mobile phone users can't access this call forwarding facility from today

Mobile phone users can't access this call forwarding facility from today

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

Mobile customers access the USSD service (most commonly as *401# services for unconditional call forwarding services) by dialling the active code on their phone screen.

Fake Calls On WhatsApp! SIM Mandatory To Run WhatsApp On The Phone

Fake Calls On WhatsApp! SIM Mandatory To Run WhatsApp On The Phone

Fri, May 19, 2023

WhatsApp is mulling an update wherein users can use the instant messaging app only if a mobile phone has a SIM card. The solution proposed by the department of telecommunications (DoT) to the Meta-owned company is aimed at curbing financial fraud, spam calls and impersonation, according to people aware of the matter.

DoT Directs TRAI To Introduce Strict Service Quality Norms

DoT Directs TRAI To Introduce Strict Service Quality Norms

Fri, Feb 17, 2023

The Department of Telecommunications has asked sector regulator TRAI to make the quality of service norms stricter in order to curb call drops and improve call quality.

Trai initiates discussion on licensing framework, regulatory mechanism for submarine cable landing

Trai initiates discussion on licensing framework, regulatory mechanism for submarine cable landing

Sat, Dec 24, 2022

Telecom regulator Trai has initiated a discussion on licensing framework and regulatory mechanism for submarine cable landing in India.

Companies will have to give free SMS, TRAI fixed the rates of emergency messages

Companies will have to give free SMS, TRAI fixed the rates of emergency messages

Wed, Dec 07, 2022

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has fixed the rates of SMS to be done at the time of disaster. Free SMS will have to be given on request by any government agency NEC/ NCMC/ SEC/ Nodal agencies. If it is not notified under the Disaster Act, then companies will get 2 paise per message charge for it.

5G Services in India: Bharti Airtel Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal makes this BIG announcement on roll out

5G Services in India: Bharti Airtel Airtel CEO Gopal Vittal makes this BIG announcement on roll out

Wed, Sep 07, 2022

Telecom operator Bharti Airtel expects to launch 5G services within a month and cover key metros by December, a top official of the company said on Wednesday

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's message to telecom service provider for 5G launch - All you need to know

Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw's message to telecom service provider for 5G launch - All you need to know

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

"5G Update: Spectrum assignment letter issued. Requesting TSPs to prepare for 5G launch," Vaishnaw wrote on a social media platform

Department of Telecommunications to deactivate extra SIM of subscribers beyond 9 connections

Department of Telecommunications to deactivate extra SIM of subscribers beyond 9 connections

Wed, Dec 08, 2021

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued an order to re-verify the SIM of subscribers holding beyond nine connections across India and six connections in the case of Jammu and Kashmir, North East and Assam and disconnect in the case of non-verification

Airtel, Voda Idea move telecom tribunal against DoT's demand notice for Rs 3,050 cr penalties in PoI matter

Airtel, Voda Idea move telecom tribunal against DoT's demand notice for Rs 3,050 cr penalties in PoI matter

Mon, Oct 11, 2021

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had recently issued demand notices to both the telcos to pay cumulative Rs 3,050 crore in penalties in three weeks' time for violating norms by denying Reliance Jio points of interconnect (PoIs) way back in 2016

WeTransfer not banned yet, working fine in India

WeTransfer not banned yet, working fine in India

Tue, Jun 02, 2020

"We have received reports that WeTransfer is being (partially) blocked in India. Our team is currently investigating the issue, we hope to have more details soon. In the meantime, the best workaround is to use a VPN service to access our site," the company tweeted.

Govt announces three-phase 5G Hackathon; total prize pool of Rs 2.5 crore for winners

Govt announces three-phase 5G Hackathon; total prize pool of Rs 2.5 crore for winners

Fri, Feb 21, 2020

DoT partners with Niti Aayog, MEITY, other stakeholders to launch 5G Hackathon; 5G Hackathon to culminate in a felicitation ceremony at India Mobile Congress on October 16, 2020

Dharmendra Pradhan believes AGR ruling not applicable to non-telecom PSUs

Dharmendra Pradhan believes AGR ruling not applicable to non-telecom PSUs

Tue, Feb 18, 2020

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said that oil companies were not covered by the Supreme Court ruling which directed telecom companies to pay licence fee for previous years by including their non-telecom revenues.

DoT approves Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices merger

DoT approves Bharti Airtel, Tata Teleservices merger

Fri, Feb 07, 2020

Tata Teleservices on Thursday said the Department of Telecom (DoT) has approved the merger of its consumer mobile business with Bharti Airtel. Tata Teleservices listed arm said in a regulatory filing said the DoT through its letter dated February 6, 2020 has conveyed approval of the competent authority in DoT for taking on record demerger of consumer mobile business undertaking of the company

Airtel, Voda, Idea made no provisions for AGR disputed amount

Airtel, Voda, Idea made no provisions for AGR disputed amount

Tue, Oct 29, 2019

According to telecom regulator Trai sources, 15 per cent AGR was fixed as licence fee under "revenue sharing" which was reduced to 13 per cent, and lastly to 8 per cent in 2013. It appears that the revenue sharing package turned out to be very beneficial to the telecom service providers, which is evident from the continuing rise in gross revenues, sources said.

DoT at Modi govt door over BSNL, MTNL

DoT at Modi govt door over BSNL, MTNL

Mon, Oct 01, 2018

The Department of Telecom plans to seek the Cabinet's approval in the next two months for the allocation of spectrum to state-run telecom firms BSNL and MTNL for 4G services, an official source said.

Aviation: Want WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter while flying over Indian skies? You can, this is when

Aviation: Want WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter while flying over Indian skies? You can, this is when

Fri, Sep 21, 2018

Indian flyers cannot have access to WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter or other social media apps simply because internet is banned on flights by government. However, big changes are afoot and you can do so very soon.

Rural Wi-Fi: DoT may spare additional funds to set up more hotspots in gram panchayats

Rural Wi-Fi: DoT may spare additional funds to set up more hotspots in gram panchayats

Thu, Jun 21, 2018

Other DoT targets include enabling 100 mbps broadband on demand to all key development institutions and deploying 5 million public Wi-Fi hotspots by 2020 and 10 million by 2022. These public Wi-Fi hotspots would ride on BharatNet, through which, the government plans to connect 250,000 gram panchayats with rural broadband.

DoT extends timeline for comments on National Telecom Policy till June 1

DoT extends timeline for comments on National Telecom Policy till June 1

Fri, May 25, 2018

The draft NTP 2018 - National Digital Communications Policy (NDCP) 2018 - has been hosted at MyGov portal for public comments. Earlier, the deadline was set as May 25, 2018, and was extended on request of stakeholders who in their request asked DoT to provide more time to give their inputs on the drafted policy.

Telecom Commission to take up Net Neutrality; in-flight connectivity issues

Telecom Commission to take up Net Neutrality; in-flight connectivity issues

Tue, Feb 20, 2018

The Cabinet is likely to take a final decision next month on the recommendations made by an inter-ministerial group (IMG) for the telecom sector.

DoT to unveil 5G roadmap by June 2018: Aruna Sundararajan

DoT to unveil 5G roadmap by June 2018: Aruna Sundararajan

Fri, Feb 16, 2018

She said the networks are not only accelerating the roll out of the 4G but are getting ready for 5G, adding that India will have full 4G coverage by the end of the next financial year.

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