Author: Bharatnet
DoT Plans PLI Scheme Overhaul to Boost Telecom Equipment Exports
The government plans to revamp the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the telecom sector to boost exports and integrate more micro and small enterprises into the manufacturing ecosystem. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has over Rs 1,000 crore in surplus funds, making funding for the expanded scheme feasible. This expansion aims to establish a comprehensive […]
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Amazon Prime Offer Added in Cable Cutter Plan by Excitel
Excitel, one of the fastest-growing internet service providers (ISPs) in the country, has partnered with Amazon Prime to offer its customers access to Prime Video with high-speed broadband plans. Excitel announced that customers subscribing to its Cable Cutter plan will now receive Amazon Prime Lite at no additional cost, along with other OTT (over-the-top) benefits. […]
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Telecom Act, 2023 in Detail
The Telecom Act, 2023, is a comprehensive legislative framework aimed at modernizing and regulating the telecommunications sector in India. It replaces older laws such as the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. The Act addresses various aspects of telecom regulation, spectrum management, […]
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Government Orders to Block 392 Handsets and 31k Mobile Connections
On Monday, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced targeted actions to protect citizens following reports of fraudulent activities involving mobile numbers in Know Your Customer (KYC) update scams. The DoT has ordered the nationwide IMEI-based blocking of 392 mobile handsets used in cybercrimes and financial frauds, and the re-verification of 31,740 mobile connections linked to […]
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Bharti Airtel Prepays Rs 7,904 Crore in Spectrum Liabilities to DoT
Bharti Airtel announced that it has fully prepaid its deferred spectrum liabilities of Rs 7,904 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This payment means Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, has now fully prepaid all deferred liabilities related to spectrum acquired in the 2012 and 2015 auctions, which carried the highest interest rates […]
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5G Intelligent Village | Smart Village Proposals Announced by DoT
In a significant move towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in India, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced two major calls for proposals aimed at driving technological advancement in the telecommunications sector. These initiatives, part of the Jai Anusandhan campaign, highlight DoT’s commitment to fostering indigenous R&D, promoting intellectual property creation, and achieving inclusive digital […]
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About Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks
Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks are essential components of innovative solution. These foundational building blocks are designed to work seamlessly with Telecom Multi-Cloud Foundation, simplifying the design, configuration, and deployment of cloud infrastructure to accelerate the rollout of new services. Integrated within Dell’s factory, these blocks are co-engineered with our cloud platform partners to include all […]
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Vodafone Idea Dues to Indus Towers, Will Sell Entire Indus Towers Stake
According to sources familiar with the matter, reported on June 14 that Vodafone Group is considering selling its entire $2.3 billion stake in Indus Towers, a mobile-tower operator, through block deals next week. Vodafone holds a 21.5% stake in Indus Towers through various group entities. The report indicated that the final transaction size might be […]
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DoT Prioritizes Telecom Act 2023 in its Updated Agenda
The updated 100-day agenda of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will focus on establishing key departmental rules to implement the landmark Telecom Act, 2023, officials announced. Many aspects of the Act cannot be enforced until these rules are notified. The rules in question pertain to spectrum allotment, including satellite communications, with the terms of reference […]
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BharatNet Phase 3 Tender: BSNL Extends Tender Deadline to June 28
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has postponed the bid submission deadline for the Rs 65,000 crore BharatNet Phase-III tender for the fifth time. The new deadline for submission is June 28, with bids to be opened on July 1. The tender was initially rolled out in February with an original deadline of April 2. However, […]
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