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Worldwide Innovation

5G Balloons Tested Successfully, 5G Drones Project Trial to be Initiated Soon

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has successfully conducted a trial to provide 5G connectivity using balloons, aiming to enhance communication during disasters or emergencies. This innovative approach leverages high-altitude balloons to establish a stable and wide-reaching 5G network, ensuring uninterrupted communication when ground-based infrastructure is compromised. Following this successful trial, the DoT is planning to […]

Regulatory Telecom Infrastructure

DoT Plans PLI Scheme Overhaul to Boost Telecom Equipment Exports

The government plans to revamp the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the telecom sector to boost exports and integrate more micro and small enterprises into the manufacturing ecosystem. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has over Rs 1,000 crore in surplus funds, making funding for the expanded scheme feasible. This expansion aims to establish a comprehensive […]

Informative

Telecom Act, 2023 in Detail

The Telecom Act, 2023, is a comprehensive legislative framework aimed at modernizing and regulating the telecommunications sector in India. It replaces older laws such as the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885, the Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933, and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India Act, 1997. The Act addresses various aspects of telecom regulation, spectrum management, […]

Regulatory

Government Orders to Block 392 Handsets and 31k Mobile Connections

On Monday, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) announced targeted actions to protect citizens following reports of fraudulent activities involving mobile numbers in Know Your Customer (KYC) update scams. The DoT has ordered the nationwide IMEI-based blocking of 392 mobile handsets used in cybercrimes and financial frauds, and the re-verification of 31,740 mobile connections linked to […]

Telecom Industry

Bharti Airtel Prepays Rs 7,904 Crore in Spectrum Liabilities to DoT

Bharti Airtel announced that it has fully prepaid its deferred spectrum liabilities of Rs 7,904 crore to the Department of Telecommunications (DoT). This payment means Airtel, the second-largest telecom operator in India, has now fully prepaid all deferred liabilities related to spectrum acquired in the 2012 and 2015 auctions, which carried the highest interest rates […]

5G/6G Regulatory

5G Intelligent Village | Smart Village Proposals Announced by DoT

In a significant move towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in India, the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has announced two major calls for proposals aimed at driving technological advancement in the telecommunications sector. These initiatives, part of the Jai Anusandhan campaign, highlight DoT’s commitment to fostering indigenous R&D, promoting intellectual property creation, and achieving inclusive digital […]

Regulatory

DoT Prioritizes Telecom Act 2023 in its Updated Agenda

The updated 100-day agenda of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will focus on establishing key departmental rules to implement the landmark Telecom Act, 2023, officials announced. Many aspects of the Act cannot be enforced until these rules are notified. The rules in question pertain to spectrum allotment, including satellite communications, with the terms of reference […]

Broadband Telecom Industry

Jio Satcom Service Gets IN-SPACe Approval

Reliance Jio and SES’s joint venture, Orbit Connect, has received critical landing rights and market access authorization from the Indian National Space Promotion & Authorisation Center (IN-SPACe). Orbit Connect is majority-owned by Jio (51%) with SES holding the remaining 49%. IN-SPACe has granted the necessary approvals for Orbit Connect to offer commercial services in India. […]

Regulatory

DoT Launches Initiative to Boost Industry 4.0 Adoption Among MSMEs

The Telecom Sector of Excellence (TCoE) India, representing DoT, is seeking proposals from organizations and startups to develop a comprehensive baseline survey for the MSME sector in India. The focus of this survey will be on Digital Transformation through 5G Technologies and their impact. With the manufacturing industry experiencing a significant shift due to Industry […]