Regulatory
Jyotiraditya Scindia Conducts 5G Call Using Indigenous Technology
Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, Minister of Communications and Development of the North Eastern Region, along with Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Communications & Rural Development, inaugurated the Network Operations Centre at the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) Delhi Campus. The Centre hosts indigenously developed security infrastructure for identifying and monitoring cyber […]
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DoT Eases Rules for Foreigners Seeking Mobile Connections
The government has relaxed the norms for foreign nationals seeking mobile connections in India by making the provision of sending a one-time password (OTP) to a local number optional. In an order dated July 31, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) noted that foreign nationals visiting India face challenges in obtaining mobile connections as they are […]
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Telecom Network in All Indian Villages Within 12 Months
Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia announced on Saturday that the Indian government aims to achieve 100% telecom connectivity coverage in all villages across the country within the next 12 months. Special funds have been allocated by the Cabinet for this initiative, with Scindia personally overseeing the progress on a weekly basis. During a press conference, […]
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TRAI Proposes Separate Recharge Plans for Voice, Data, and SMS
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released a consultation paper aimed at reviewing mobile recharge plans. The paper proposes introducing separate recharge vouchers for voice calls, data, and SMS, in addition to the existing bundled plans. Titled “Consultation Paper on Review of Telecom Consumers Protection Regulations (TCPR), 2012,” the document also explores whether […]
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TRAI Free 3 Months Recharge Message is Fake
A message claiming that the government is offering three months of free mobile recharge, be warned—this is a scam. The message is circulating online to deceive innocent citizens. In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), PIB Fact Check clarified that the message, allegedly from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI), is false. […]
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BSNL Was Hit by Data Breach on 20 May, Confirms Government
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) reported a possible intrusion and data breach at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on May 20, 2024, according to Minister of State for Communications Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani. In a written response to a query by Congress MP Amar Singh in the Lok Sabha, Dr. Pemmasani noted that while […]
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DoT Issues Payment Notices to Telcos for 5G Spectrum Acquired in June Auctions
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) issued demand notices to telecom operators Airtel, Jio, and Vodafone Idea, instructing them to pay for the spectrum acquired in the recent auctions. The telecom operators have until July 26 to make their payments, either in 20 equal yearly installments or by settling the amount in one lump sum. They […]
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COAI Urges Government to Abolish USOF Payments and Implement Further Reforms Ahead of Budget
The telecom industry body, COAI (Cellular Operators Association of India), has recommended that the government abolish the 5% USOF (Universal Service Obligation Fund) contribution rule for telcos. Alternatively, COAI suggested that the government should reduce the USOF contribution to zero until the existing corpus of Rs 80,000 crore is fully utilized. Currently, telcos pay 5% […]
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DoT to Host Hackathon on 5G and 6G Technologies
The Department of Telecommunications (DOT) is set to host the “5G/6G and Emerging Technologies Hackathon” this September. This initiative seeks to unite innovators, industry leaders, and academics to explore the cutting-edge of next-generation telecom technologies, according to a department statement. The World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA2024) will take place in New Delhi from October 15 […]
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Establishes Six Advisory Panels to Revitalize Telecom Sector
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has formed six stakeholder advisory committees to provide input on fostering sector growth and resolving key issues. This initiative, spearheaded by Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, who took charge earlier this month, aims to create a structured dialogue between the government and industry stakeholders. The newly constituted committees cover original equipment […]
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