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DoT Proposes Waiving Bank Guarantees for Spectrum Payments After Vodafone Idea’s Request: Report
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has drafted a cabinet note proposing to waive the requirement for bank guarantees (BGs) on deferred spectrum payments under certain conditions, responding to a request from Vodafone Idea (Vi). If approved, telecom companies would be exempt from providing BGs but would need to make an additional three months’ instalment annually, […]
Read MoreAirport Authority Opposes Telecom Industry’s Spectrum Allocation Proposal
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has raised objections to a proposal from the telecom industry, submitted to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), seeking permission to use the 2700-2900 MHz spectrum band for wireless broadband services, according to sources. This spectrum is currently allocated for AAI’s aeronautical radio navigation services, which are essential for aircraft […]
Read MorePandit 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 – […]
Read MoreTelecom 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 […]
Read MoreTelecom 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 […]
Read MoreOneWeb Ready to Launch Satellite Services
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is unlikely to grant provisional or interim spectrum to companies like Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio for the commercial rollout of satellite internet services in India, according to informed sources. The government intends to wait for the recommendations of the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) before making any decisions on […]
Read More6G Rollout to Propel Growth Toward Developed Nation Status, Says Neeraj Mittal
India is now preparing for the rollout of 6G technology, a move that Telecom Secretary Neeraj Mittal believes will drive the growth needed to achieve developed nation status. Speaking on Wednesday, Mittal highlighted that the government has replaced the 150-year-old Telegraph Act with a new Telecommunications Act, designed to be relevant for the next 20-30 […]
Read MoreDoT 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 […]
Read MoreTripura Flood News: DoT and TSPs Does Joint Efforts to Restore Network
Tripura experienced severe disruptions due to unprecedented heavy rainfall and flooding between August 19 and August 23, leading to significant damage to telecom infrastructure and widespread service outages. In response, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), along with telecom service providers (TSPs) such as BSNL, Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vodafone Idea (Vi), has successfully restored over […]
Read MoreDoT Trying to Sort Connectivity of 5G Near Airports
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is currently conducting tests in collaboration with the Departments of Space and Technology to ensure that 5G connections do not interfere with aircraft systems. The DoT aims to enhance 5G connectivity at approximately 124 airports across the country. If successful, by the end of September, both residents near airports and […]
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