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The Supreme Court Thursday termed as Â‘totally impermissible the demand by Department of Telecom for dues of Rs 4 lakh crore. (PTI Photo)

AGR dues: SC slams DoT's raising demand from PSUs, says it is totally...

The bench also asked private telecom operators to file affidavits giving details as to how they will pay the AGR dues

11 Jun 2020 3:03 PM IST

In September 2021, a reference was sent to sector regulator TRAI, seeking recommendations for the 5G spectrum auction and various modalities such as reserve price, band plan, block size, quantum of spectrum to be auctioned, it said. (PTI Photo)

5G services to be rolled out in India's four metros, selected cities...

On 5G Test bed, it informed that the indigenous 5G test bed project funded by the DoT has reached its final stages

28 Dec 2021 11:44 AM IST

Telecom regulator Trai on Thursday mooted a concept of open architecture-based public Wi-Fi grid to bring down the cost of internet by 90 per cent.

Wi-Fi adds wing to BharatNet, data usage jumps 190 pc in villages

Karnataka at present has largest number of GPs where BharatNet infrastructure is used for Wi-Fi choupal project.

27 May 2018 1:40 PM IST

In an earlier report, the committee had recommended the option of handing over the management of BSNL and MTNL to those professionals who have a proven track record of facing a stiff competitive environment coupled with efficient management of finances, equipment, manpower and modern marketing strategies.

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 March 2018 10:31 AM IST

Telecom minister Manoj Sinha

DoT may ease spectrum trading rules, says Manoj Sinha

Besides these steps, the ministry is also working on doing away with import licences that are required to be obtained...

22 Dec 2018 12:49 AM IST

MTNL, in a bold move, has approached the government seeking allotment of 4G spectrum.

MTNL investing Rs 190 crore to upgrade services, says Manoj Sinha

The department of telecom is seriously considering to allot 4G spectrum to state-run Mahanagar Telephone Nigam.

20 May 2018 2:21 PM IST

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

Centre to ensure quality mobile network services, says Manoj Sinha

Government will ensure that quality service is given to the consumers.

17 May 2018 8:38 PM IST

The UIDAI has restored Bharti Airtels authorisation to conduct Aadhaar-based verification of its mobile subscribers.

Airtel to lay-off section of Telenor staff post-merger

Both the companies had entered into an agreement for the deal in February 2017.

16 May 2018 8:37 PM IST

With this investment, Singtels total stake (along with its affiliates) in Bharti Telecom will increase to 48.90 per cent. Singtel currently holds 47.17 per cent stake in Bharti Telecom. This will lead to an increase of Singtel economic interest in Bharti Airtel by 0.9 percentage points to 39.5 per cent. (Photo: PTI)

DoT approves merger of Bharti Airtel and Telenor India

The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) had approved the proposed merger on March 8.

14 May 2018 1:35 PM IST

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...

20 March 2018 3:35 PM IST

At the end of the five-day auction, nearly 60 per cent of the spectrum had remained unsold.

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 March 2018 10:28 AM IST

At the end of the five-day auction, nearly 60 per cent of the spectrum had remained unsold.

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 March 2018 1:38 PM IST