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The Department of Telecom has issued 13-digit numbers to telecom operators for the trial of machine-to-machine (M2M) communications like smart electric metres and car tracking devices.

DoT issues 13-digit numbers for machine-to-machine network trials

The 13-digit numbers have been allocated to state-run firm BSNL and private telecom operators.

05 Apr 2018 4:15 PM

Trai had recommended that airlines be allowed to offer both internet and mobile communication services to flyers with certain conditions.

Surfing Net while flying fine, but no mobile chat: DoT

While internet can be provided from the moment a plane takes off but personal electronic devices have to be put on flight mode.

04 Apr 2018 1:48 PM

State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) has approached the Communications Ministry for recovery of its outstanding dues from the troubled telecom firm Aircel, which recently filed for bankruptcy.

BSNL approaches DoT for recovery of Aircel's outstanding dues

The move comes at a time when Aircel has filed for bankruptcy.

01 Apr 2018 12:00 PM

Government is planning to hold the largest ever spectrum auction of 3,000 Mhz of radiowaves in the upcoming sale.

DoT asks cos to vacate higher frequency band apt for 5G in 6 months

Government has given option to companies to migrate their services to other bands like 2.7-2.9 Ghz, 5 Ghz band etc.

29 Mar 2018 1:38 PM

Union Minister Manoj Sinha. (Photo: PTI)

Govt hopes to bring new telecom policy in next Parliament session

Telecom companies will have an 'option' to either go for new payment schedule for spectrum or continue under existing arrangement.

20 Mar 2018 3:35 PM

The DoT will continue to use existing method to determine spectrum cap.

DoT increases spectrum cap, installments for payments

The overall spectrum cap is revised from the current limit of 25 per cent to 35 per cent

20 Mar 2018 10:28 AM

MTNL and BSNL have submitted proposals for allotment of spectrum with government support for launching 4G services in the telecom circles where they operate.

Give 4G spectrum to BSNL, MTNL at the earliest: Par Panel

Committee is of the view that both BSNL and MTNL will lose the data market, if they are not given 4G services soon.

14 Mar 2018 10:31 AM

BSNL has requested for allocation of 5MHz in 800 MHz spectrum band which is used for 4G services at present.

BSNL seeks Rs 6,652 crore as equity infusion from govt: Sinha

BSNL will pay balance Rs 7,233 crore of spectrum cost in ten annual installments from its internal accruals.

03 Feb 2018 11:03 AM

The regulator said that the IFC service provider should be permitted to use either INSAT systems or foreign satellites outside INSAT systems in the Indian airspace.

Bring in in-flight connectivity: Trai

The regulator recommended creation of an IFC service provider at an annual licence fee of Rs 1 only initially.

20 Jan 2018 1:13 AM

The meeting with telecom industry CEOs will be chaired by the DoT Secretary.

DoT to meet telcos, regulator on call drops on January 10

Meeting is also slated to discuss new stringent call drop norms that were enforced by TRAI in Oct last year.

08 Jan 2018 2:00 PM

Panel had also sought views of the Trai on IMG's proposal to relax spectrum cap.

Telecom Commission meeting on Jan 9 over relief package for sector

Commission is likely to discuss relief package recommended by an inter-ministerial group for telecom sector.

04 Jan 2018 5:10 PM

Ravi Shankar Prasad says, 'I am happy to announce today, India today is home to 108 mobile factories in the last three years.' (Photo: Twitter | @BJP4India)

India’s stand on net neutrality clear, US can decide for itself: Govt

Ravi Shankar Prasad also said the government is making efforts to make India a USD 1 trillion digital economy in coming 5 years.

16 Dec 2017 9:06 PM

Telecom Ministry (DoT) hopes to finalise the new telecom policy by February and would release its draft by December-end for public comments.

Trai hopes to share new telecom policy inputs with DoT in Dec

Policy in the offing is expected to focus on areas such as Internet for all, next-generation technologies.

08 Nov 2017 5:44 PM

Department of Telecom is also working to float a tender to provide wifi services in all panchayats by 2019.

Govt aims to double telecom footprint in India by 2020

Govt is working on telecom projects worth of Rs 1 lakh crore, which will be completed in next 2 years.

26 Oct 2017 4:07 PM

The tender details will be finalised this week.

Govt to float tender for Wi-Fi service in panchayats by 2019

Plan is to roll out Wi-Fi service in 1 lakh gram panchayats (GPs) in a year and in the rest by 2019.

20 Oct 2017 4:09 PM

The government is working on creating a corpus of Rs 500 crore to fund 5G activity.

Govt sets up body for 5G, eyes rollout by 2020

Government aims to deliver about 10,000 megabit per second in urban areas and 1000 Mbps in rural locations.

26 Sep 2017 2:42 PM

The government has made tampering of IMEI number a punishable offence. (Representational Image)

Tampering IMEI number a punishable offence now, can attract up to 3 yrs in jail

The unique number of mobile devices is allocated by global industry body GSMA and bodies authorised by it.

24 Sep 2017 6:28 PM

The IMG will attempt to finalise its report by August 27.

IMG may favour more time to telcos for spectrum payment

IMG is also considering a proposal to shift from PLR to MCLR for interest and penalty payments.

22 Aug 2017 1:44 PM

TRAI is likely to release a discussion paper on spectrum auction this week. Photo: PTI

Trai paper on spectrum auction, pricing 'ready'; likely to be out this week

During the last auction, the government had put airwaves worth Rs 5.66 lakh crore for sale.

21 Aug 2017 1:13 PM

IMG in June had held extensive dialogue with all telecom players as well as large banks to discuss the industry's financial difficulties.

Telecom sector stress: IMG to meet next week to finalise report

The high-level group will hold its next meeting on August 14 and August 16.

09 Aug 2017 9:47 AM

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