Regulatory
New SIM Card Rules Introduced: Stricter Verification Process Ahead
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is implementing new measures following instructions from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) last month to curb fraud linked to fake SIM cards. The government is set to enforce stricter rules to prevent mobile connection misuse, particularly in financial scams and cybercrime. Telecom operators have been directed to implement the Digital […]
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DoT Extends Deadline for Mandatory SIM Dealer Verification to March 31
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has extended the deadline for mobile operators to register their SIM card dealers, agents, and distributors until March 31, 2025. This extension was primarily granted to accommodate BSNL, which required additional time to address certain software-related challenges. Meanwhile, private telecom operators had already completed the registration of their agents and […]
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TRAI Proposes Revised Authorization Framework for Telecom Infrastructure and Services
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released its recommendations on the terms and conditions for network authorizations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. This move aims to streamline regulatory processes, enhance ease of doing business, and support the growth of the telecom sector. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) had sought TRAI’s input on the […]
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Adani News: Adani Group’s Private 5G Rollout Still on Hold After Three Years
Adani Group has yet to launch its private 5G network, despite acquiring spectrum for the service three years ago. According to sources, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued multiple notices to Adani Data Networks, a subsidiary of the Adani Group, seeking clarification for the delay, but has not received a response. “There is no […]
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TRAI Recommends Auction of 5G mmWave Spectrum
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has reiterated to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) that spectrum bands including 600 MHz, 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300 MHz, and 26 GHz should be put up for auction. Additionally, TRAI will initiate a consultation process to provide […]
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500 Fraud Sale SIM Cards Uncovered by DoT Hyderabad
The Hyderabad unit of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has uncovered a major telecom fraud involving the unauthorized sale of 500 Vodafone Idea (Vi) SIM cards. According to DoT, a Point of Sale (POS) agent was found involved in illegally distributing these SIMs, which were supplied to unregistered and illegal telemarketers. The authenticity of documents […]
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TDSAT Halts TRAI’s Penalty Order Against Jio, Airtel, and Vi: Report
The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) has granted relief to private telecom operators by staying the ₹141 crore penalty imposed by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) for failing to curb spam communications. The penalty was levied on major private telcos, including Reliance Jio, Bharti Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), for their […]
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Mobile Data in India is World Cheapest, Says DoT
India continues to lead in offering some of the world’s cheapest mobile data, driving its digital revolution, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) stated in a post on X on January 27, 2025. The department credited affordable handsets, widespread internet penetration, and low data costs for making mobile phones accessible to nearly every citizen. Bharat 
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Voice and Data Plans Not as Per Requirement, Says Experts
The newly introduced voice and SMS tariff plans by India’s leading telecom operators have drawn criticism from experts, who argue that these plans fail to meet the objectives set by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The plans were intended to cater to elderly users, feature phone owners, and rural subscribers by offering cost-effective, […]
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Subscriber Data of November 2024 by TRAI
In November 2024, Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) faced significant subscriber losses, as per the latest data from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Bharti Airtel saw its wireless subscriber base shrink by 11.4 lakh users, bringing its total to 38.4 crore. Vodafone Idea experienced an even larger […]
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