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Chakshu Portal & DIP: Governments New Measures Against Cyber Frauds & Misusing Telecom Resource
The Ministry of Communications (MoC) has introduced two new initiatives today: the ‘Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP)’ and the ‘Chakshu’ facility on the Sanchar Saathi portal. These initiatives by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) aim to empower citizens to report suspected fraudulent communication and enhance coordination among stakeholders in combating cyber-crime and financial frauds, as announced […]
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Government Classifies Satellite Broadband as Telecom Service, Permits 100% FDI through Automatic Route
The government is poised to classify satellite broadband as a telecom service, making companies like Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb, Elon Musk’s Starlink, Jeff Bezos-led Amazon Kuiper, and Canada’s Telesat eligible for 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) through the automatic route, similar to telecom service providers, according to top lawyers and senior satellite industry executives. This move […]
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Chakshu Portal: A Platform for Citizens to Report Fraud Calls
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) unveiled two technology initiatives on Monday aimed at bolstering efforts to combat mobile-based scams. Telecom Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw introduced ‘Chakshu’, a platform empowering citizens to report suspected fraudulent communication originating from mobile numbers via calls, SMS, or social media platforms like WhatsApp. Additionally, Vaishnaw announced that the DoT’s Sanchar Sathi […]
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DoT Initiates Efforts to Address 5G Coexistence with Radio Altimeters, Commences CBRS Studies
The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is actively addressing the challenge of integrating fifth-generation (5G) networks with aircraft radio altimeters, as stated by a senior official of the department. Gunjan Dave, Member (Technology) at the Department of Telecommunications, mentioned that DoT will soon initiate studies to explore the opening of the citizens’ broadband radio service (CBRS) […]
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5G Near Airports to be Launched in Next Year
Residents near 124 airports in the country may soon access 5G services starting January 1 next year, as the government mandates the replacement or upgrade of radio altimeters in all old aircraft by the end of 2024. The rollout of 5G services in and around airports has been restricted due to concerns that spectrum in […]
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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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5G Use Case Labs: A Review on NTIPRIT workshop at IIT Guwahati
A two-day workshop titled “5G Use Case Labs: Awareness and Pre-Commissioning Readiness” commenced on February 12, 2024, at IIT Guwahati, inaugurated by Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary (Telecom) of the Department of Telecommunications, Government of India. The event, organized by the National Telecommunications Institute for Policy Research, Innovation and Training (NTIPRIT) in Ghaziabad, saw participation from […]
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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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DoT Foresees Revival of FDI in India’s Telecom Sector
India’s telecom sector is poised for a resurgence in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the next few years, buoyed by recent regulatory changes. The recent opening of satellite communications to the private sector and the introduction of the Telecommunications Act are expected to enhance the sector’s appeal and spur investment, according to analysts and industry […]
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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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