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Telecom AGR Dues: Bharti Airtel may overcome, Vodafone Idea faces heat

Telecom AGR Dues: Bharti Airtel may overcome, Vodafone Idea faces heat

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Telecom AGR Dues: Bharti Airtel's Rs 100 billion AGR payment is on an ad-hoc basis and it is in the process of self-assessment of dues.

Issuing 5G trial spectrum to telcos in DoT's 100-day agenda

Issuing 5G trial spectrum to telcos in DoT's 100-day agenda

Thu, May 16, 2019

The new government at the Centre will have the task of issuing 5G network trial licenses to the telcos along with the spectrum.

COAI supports a minimum broadband speed of up to 2 Mbps for 4G network

COAI supports a minimum broadband speed of up to 2 Mbps for 4G network

Wed, May 15, 2019

Industry body COAI on Wednesday said it favours minimum broadband speed of up to 2 Mbps for 4G networks.

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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.”

RJio fall-out: Trai starts process for network testing rules

RJio fall-out: Trai starts process for network testing rules

Mon, May 01, 2017

"The DoT requested the Authority to provide its recommendations on testing of network before commercial launch of services including enrolment of customers for testing purposes before commercial launch, duration of testing period etc...," Trai's consultation paper said.

Is Reliance Jio really offering you broadband internet?

Is Reliance Jio really offering you broadband internet?

Wed, Mar 15, 2017

Three weeks ago when Managing Director of Reliance Industries Ltd took centre stage he said that Jio has been vital in improving India’s position in data usage.

5 major telcos optimum for Indian market: Telecom Secretary

5 major telcos optimum for Indian market: Telecom Secretary

Sun, Feb 26, 2017

Telecom Secretary's comments assume significance as India -- the world's second largest mobile services market after China -- is in the midst of massive consolidation with incumbent operators joining forces to take on aggressive newcomer Reliance Jio.

DoT disagrees with Trai's Rs 3050 crore penalty decision on Vodafone, Airtel, Idea

DoT disagrees with Trai's Rs 3050 crore penalty decision on Vodafone, Airtel, Idea

Mon, Jan 30, 2017

In October, Trai had recommended DoT a penalty of Rs 50 crore per LSA (license service area) on Airtel, Vodafone, Idea for PoI congestion above 0.5%.

Trai seeks public view on net neutrality

Trai seeks public view on net neutrality

Wed, Jan 04, 2017

"The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has today released a consultation paper on Net Neutrality (NN). The purpose of this second stage of consultation is to proceed towards the formulation of final views on policy or regulatory interventions, where required, on the subject of NN," Trai said.

DoT issues demand-cum-show notices to 6 telcos for Rs 29,474 crore

DoT issues demand-cum-show notices to 6 telcos for Rs 29,474 crore

Wed, Dec 14, 2016

"Department of Telecom has issued demand-cum-show cause notices to six private telecom companies on the basis of C&AG Report No 4 of 2016, for four financial years ie 2006-07 to 2009-10 for a total amount of Rs 29,474 crore on account of licence fee (LF)," Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha today said in a written reply to Lok Sabha.

Trai slaps penalty of Rs 3,150 crore on Airtel, Vodafone, Idea

Trai slaps penalty of Rs 3,150 crore on Airtel, Vodafone, Idea

Fri, Oct 21, 2016

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday slapped heavy penalties on Bharti Airtel, Vodafone India and Idea Cellular for not providing sufficient points of interconnections (PoI) to Reliance Jio.

Spectrum auction ends: Govt fails to sell 700 Mhz, 900 Mhz

Spectrum auction ends: Govt fails to sell 700 Mhz, 900 Mhz

Thu, Oct 06, 2016

Most of the activites were seen for 2300 Mhz spectrum, which got sold out on the first day of the auction.

Reliance Jio to telcos: Have fulfilled all licence requirements; give connectivity

Reliance Jio to telcos: Have fulfilled all licence requirements; give connectivity

Fri, Sep 02, 2016

Days before its commercial launch, Reliance Jio on Friday said it has fulfilled all licence conditions for commencement of services and incumbent players should meet their obligations to provide adequate interconnection and mobile number portability (MNP) facility.

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