Regulatory
Sanchar Mitra Scheme: Empowering Youth for Digital Awareness
The Sanchar Mitra Scheme, launched by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), is a youth-centric initiative aimed at leveraging the enthusiasm and potential of students to promote safe and responsible digital practices. Under this program, selected student volunteers—called Sanchar Mitras—will educate the public on mobile safety, telecom fraud prevention, and key government digital initiatives. Be the […]
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IMC 2025 Theme Launched- Innovate to Transform
In a landmark announcement underscoring India’s growing digital aspirations, Union Minister of Communications and Development of the Northeastern Region, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, revealed the theme for the 9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2025—‘Innovate to Transform’. Scheduled to be held from October 8 to 11 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre in New […]
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TRAI Responds to DoT’s Queries on Building Rating for Digital Connectivity
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has issued its response to a back-reference received from the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) dated March 19, 2025. The back-reference sought clarifications on TRAI’s earlier recommendations dated February 20, 2023, concerning the “Rating of Buildings or Areas for Digital Connectivity.” Digital Connectivity: A Core Infrastructure Need In today’s […]
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DoT Launches Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI) to Curb Cybercrime
In a major move to fight cyber fraud and financial crime, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a new tool called the Financial Fraud Risk Indicator (FRI). This is part of the Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) and aims to provide banks and financial institutions with advance actionable intelligence to prevent fraud linked to mobile […]
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Government to Boost Telecom Exports, Aim for Universal Connectivity and 1 Million Jobs by 2030
The Indian government is gearing up to enhance telecom product exports, with a strategic focus on achieving universal connectivity and generating one million new jobs by 2030. The Ministry of Communications, in collaboration with key stakeholders, is finalizing a comprehensive policy to transform India’s telecom and digital infrastructure over the next five years, according to […]
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Mumbai Metro 3 News: COAI Accuses Mumbai Metro of Creating Monopoly in Mobile Connectivity
The Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) has accused Mumbai Metro of establishing a monopoly in mobile network connectivity by appointing a third-party vendor, thereby sidelining Telecom Service Providers (TSPs) and denying them the Right of Way (RoW). COAI Raises Monopoly Concerns S.P. Kochhar, Director General of COAI, expressed concerns, stating, “Telecom Service Providers are […]
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DoT Finalizing Satellite Spectrum Allocation Rules, Awaits Cabinet Approval for Pricing
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is finalizing the detailed regulations and will initiate the allocation process once Cabinet approval for pricing is obtained. This framework aims to accelerate the commercial rollout of satellite broadband across India, focusing on remote and underserved regions while ensuring government revenue and regulatory oversight. Satellite operators will be required to […]
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Operation Sindoor News: Government Directs Telcos to Enhance Disaster Preparedness and Secure Critical Infrastructure
The Indian government has instructed all private and state-owned telecom operators to ramp up disaster-level preparedness, ensure uninterrupted nationwide connectivity, and collaborate effectively to maintain seamless network operations during emergencies. During a meeting on May 7, telecom operators were urged to compile and regularly update a list of critical telecom infrastructure and installations, with a […]
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DoT Tightens Security Norms for Satellite Communication Services in India
India’s Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has introduced a stricter set of security conditions for companies seeking to offer satellite communication (satcom) services in the country. These revised norms apply to both existing GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite Services) licensees — such as Eutelsat OneWeb and the Jio-SES joint venture — as well as […]
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Tariff Hike News- TRAI and Telecom Operators Clashes Over Tariff Plan Mandates
The ongoing dispute between the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and leading telecom operators—Bharti Airtel, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Reliance Jio—centers on how mobile plans are structured and the resulting impact on consumers and industry revenues. TRAI’s Perspective TRAI is increasingly concerned about the growing complexity of bundled plans, which combine voice, SMS, data, […]
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