Regulatory
Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024- DoT Invites Online Nominations
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Government of India, has announced the invitation for online nominations for the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Award 2024. This award is open to Indian citizens and organizations/institutions registered in India or established by the Central/State governments or Union Territories. Nominations are also invited from: – Universities, Technical/Educational/Academic Institutions – […]
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Telecom Department Introduces New ‘Make in India’ Guidelines for 36 Key Products
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has made a key move to promote domestic manufacturing in the telecom sector. In a recent notification, the DoT has mandated that 36 telecom products must now meet a minimum local content requirement of 50% or more for public procurement. To gather feedback, the DoT has invited stakeholders to submit […]
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BSNL 5G Testing in Progress, Says DoT
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is actively testing 5G technology as part of its larger effort to modernize its network. The state-run telecom operator has been assigned the task of deploying 4G services at 100,000 sites by the end of the financial year, as the Indian government pushes for BSNL to become profitable. A smooth […]
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Telecom Scams in India: Daily 12 Fraud Messages, Total 93k Scams Reported
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, has revealed that 93,081 telecommunication scam cases have been reported across India to date, signaling a sharp rise in fraudulent communication incidents. These scams involve deceptive messages related to bank accounts, payment wallets, SIM cards, gas or electricity connections, KYC updates, expiration notices, government impersonation, sextortion, and […]
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TRAI Blacklists 50 Entities and 2.74 Lakhs Numbers Disconnected
In the past two weeks, telecom service providers have blacklisted over 50 entities and disconnected more than 2.75 lakh mobile numbers and telecom resources following a strict crackdown on spam calls and messages by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). TRAI begins its crackdown on Spam Calls ❌50+ entities blacklisted ❌2.75 lakh disconnections pic.twitter.com/zyFuE63HvV […]
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Maharashtra Chief Minister inaugurates 27th National Conference on e-Governance
Mumbai Sept 3, 2024 Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde lauded the winners of the National e-Governance Awards, calling them revolutionaries who are significantly simplifying the lives of citizens across India. His remarks were made during the inauguration of the 27th National Conference on e-Governance in Mumbai. The event, spanning two days, focuses on the theme […]
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New Rules for Digital Bharat Nidhi In Effect
India has introduced the Telecommunications (Administration of Digital Bharat Nidhi) Rules, 2024, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. These rules are designed to expand telecommunications services in underserved regions and communities across the country. The Digital Bharat Nidhi (DBN), replacing the Universal Service Obligation Fund established under the Indian Telegraph Act of 1885, has been updated […]
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Report International Calls with RICWIN
The RICWIN module empowers citizens to report incoming international calls that appear to originate from local Indian numbers (beginning with +91). This system allows individuals to actively participate in helping the government detect and crack down on suspicious or illegal telecom operations. Such fraudulent setups often involve bypassing legitimate telecom routes, leading to significant financial […]
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Telcos Seek Extension for September 1 Deadline to Upgrade DLT Platforms
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has set a September 1 deadline for telecom companies to block messages containing URLs, APKs, OTT links, and call-back numbers that are not registered. Currently, only message headers and templates are registered with telecom providers, while the content is not. Starting September 1, telcos such as Reliance Jio, […]
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DoT have No Plans to Regulate WhatsApp
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has clarified that it does not plan to regulate over-the-top (OTT) communication platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Officials have stated that these apps do not fall under the definition of telecommunication as outlined in the new Act. This clarification comes as telecom companies renew efforts to push for regulations on […]
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