department of telecom
'Re-verification of customer's KYC voluntary post SC verdict on Aadhaar'
Subscribers enrolled through Aadhaar-based authentication process may have to provide fresh documents.
Telcos propose new KYC process
Before the apex court order, telecom operators had developed a system for instant online verification of customers using Aadhaar.
DoT awaits legal opinion on creation of ombudsman under Trai
The Trai Act may be modified to create an ombudsman with power to penalise operators or compensate consumers.
DoT likely to approach Cabinet for 4G spectrum to BSNL, MTNL in November
BSNL has submitted a detailed project report to the government seeking spectrum for 4G services in lieu of equity.
DoT explores ways to comply with Supreme Court order
The apex court has said data with telecom (private) companies cannot be stored for more than 6 months.
DoT to set up panel to examine 5G applications: Telecom Secretary
The department has received proposals for using 5G technology in telemedicine and remote surgeries.
Telcos to submit new public wifi model by Monday: Telecom Secretary
The Department of Telecom is discussing a middle path with the operators for rolling out public wifi services.
No intent to impose blanket ban on messaging apps: Telecom Secretary
The government has taken a stern view of false news doing the rounds on social media platforms.
DoT forcibly taking over BSNL buildings, land, say employees
The DoT under a Presidential directive is taking away all the lands and buildings for housing its own offices.
Telecom department may allot, not auction E&V bands
Trai had earlier suggested Rs 10,000 per link of 250Mhz of E band and Rs 1,000 per link of 50Mhz for V band annually.