Telecom Secretary

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The Department of Telecom is in the process of setting up a panel which will decide on areas where 5G technology can be used, a top official said on Friday.

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.

14 Sep 2018 7:56 PM

The government on Friday termed the merger of Idea and Vodafone in India as a big corporate milestone and said the move paves the way for a "good competitive scenario" in India.

Vodafone-Idea merger a big corporate milestone: Telecom Secretary

This is a good competitive scenario and good configuration for India to have, she said.

31 Aug 2018 7:10 PM

Telecom Commission on Tuesday approved a proposal for allowing mobile phone calls and internet services in domestic and international flights in India.

Telecom Commission clears proposal for in-flight mobile services

Telecom Commission has also approved regulator Trai's recommendations on internet telephony in its meeting.

01 May 2018 3:00 PM

The government is likely to release the draft of new National Telecom Policy on May 1 to seek public comments, Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said on Thursday.

Draft National Telecom Policy to be released on May 1

It (NTP) will hopefully trigger innovation, will focus on Make in India and provide opportunities for partnering with lit of companies.

26 Apr 2018 12:36 PM

A high-level panel constituted by the government to work out a roadmap for 5G rollout held its third meeting.

High-level panel on 5G meets, will prepare interim reports

Aruna Sundararajan had earlier said that India wants to be a frontrunner in adopting 5G technology.

20 Apr 2018 5:29 PM

India to be ready with 5G roadmap by June: Telecom Secretary

Govt is working with all stakeholders including industry, academia and startup community, to become a frontrunner in area of 5G.

27 Mar 2018 1:02 PM

The merger - slated to create India's largest telecom operator in terms of customer base and revenue market share. (Photo AFP)

Vodafone, Idea merger in final stage of approval: Telecom Secretary

The mega merger has already received the green light from NCLT and markets regulator SEBI.

27 Mar 2018 12:43 PM

India keen to share tech expertise with other nations: Telecom Secretary

Country is keen to share technology, training expertise, and know-how with other nations that face similar challenges.

23 Feb 2018 1:44 PM

Idea Cellular and Vodafone also committed to increasing mobile towers in their network.

Telcos commit over Rs 74,000 cr to curb call drops: Telecom Secretary

Telecom operators raised issue of non-availability of sites for installing mobile towers along with some other problems.

31 Jan 2018 10:41 AM

Proposed merger of Vodafone India and Idea will create an entity with a revenue of around Rs 77,500-80,000 crore.

Vodafone CEO Vittorio Colao meets Telecom Secretary

Vodafone and Idea are required to sort out excess spectrum holding and market share issues to complete merger.

01 Mar 2017 11:15 AM

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