Regulatory
6G Agreement Between C-DOT and IIT Roorkee
C-DOT, the esteemed Telecom Research and Development Centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) under the Government of India, and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (IIT-R), have entered into an agreement for the development of a “140GHz Fully Integrated Transmitter & Receiver Module for 6G and Beyond.” This collaboration falls under the Telecom Technology […]
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Government to Work on Panel for Making Guidelines on Pesky Calls
The government is considering regulating or issuing guidelines for over-the-top channels like WhatsApp to address the growing issue of pesky calls and messages. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is leading discussions on this matter, with Rohit Kumar Singh, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs (DoCA), chairing a meeting on Wednesday to address the problem […]
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DoT Launches Sangam: Digital Twin
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has initiated the ‘Sangam: Digital Twin’ project, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance infrastructure planning. Digital twin technology creates virtual replicas of physical assets, enabling real-time monitoring, simulation, and analysis for iterative experimentation. The project aims to showcase practical implementations of […]
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DoT Facilitates Startup-Virtual Capital Funding Similar to Shark Tank
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is spearheading a funding mechanism akin to Shark Tank India to bolster startups, particularly those focusing on next-gen technologies, in a bid to foster domestic technology champions. According to officials familiar with the initiative, the DoT is facilitating connections between startups and venture capitalists (VCs). “We aim to offer exposure […]
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Telecom Regulator Fines Telcos Rs 110 Crore Over Pesky Calls
The government has intensified its crackdown on mobile operators in response to the increasing nuisance of persistent pesky calls and financial frauds. Telecom regulator Trai has imposed a fine of Rs 110 crore as a “financial disincentive” on operators. Additionally, the government has successfully recovered an amount of nearly Rs 1,000 crore, which was pilfered […]
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Government Launches Bharat 5G Portal
On the sidelines of Bharat Telecom 2024, that had Communications Today as its media partner, Dr Neeraj Mittal, Chairman, Digital Communications Commission and Secretary, Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC), launched the “Bharat 5G Portal- an integrated portal.” As part of its initiatives, the DoT announced a call for 6G R&D proposals on […]
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Invitation for Proposals: Research on 6G Ecosystem Development by DoT
India’s rapid advancement in 5G deployment has propelled the government to initiate groundwork on the next frontier of telecom technology, as it now seeks proposals to expedite research on the development of the 6G ecosystem. Neeraj Mittal, the Telecom Secretary, unveiled the “Bharat 5G Portal – an integrated portal” on Tuesday, designed to serve as […]
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DoT Anticipates Limited Revenue during Spectrum Auctions 2024
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has revised its anticipated revenue from the forthcoming spectrum auctions, signaling a significant reduction in expected earnings. Initially, the government aimed to generate Rs 5,000 crores from the spectrum auctions scheduled for the last quarter of FY24. However, a report that DoT has slashed the revenue target to Rs 500 […]
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Prospects Dim for Telecom Spectrum Auction amid Likely License Renewals
The upcoming telecom spectrum auction is anticipated to be lackluster, with telecom service providers (TSPs) largely focused on renewing existing licenses rather than making significant new investments. In the previous auction held in 2022, the government garnered ₹1,50,173 crore, with Reliance Jio emerging as the highest bidder, acquiring radio waves worth €88,078 crore. However, industry […]
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TRAI Conducts Drive Tests Across 20 Cities to Evaluate Telecom Service Providers’ Network Quality
In collaboration with telecom service providers, drive tests were executed in twenty cities including India’s Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRAI), the quarter ended on September 2023, including the surrounding areas and highways. 1. Vellore, Tamil Nadu 2. Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh 3. Berhampur, Odisha 4. Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala 5. Raigad, Maharashtra 6. Bengaluru, Karnataka 7. Bhagalpur-Munger, Bihar 8. […]
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